Luke 9:24

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Luke 9:24

BSB

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

AKJV

For whoever will save his life shall lose it: but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

CPDV

For whoever will have saved his life, will lose it. Yet whoever will have lost his life for my sake, will save it.

ERV

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

NHEB

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.

SMT

For whoever would wish to save his soul shall lose it: and whoever should lose his soul for my sake, the same shall save it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 9:24

ForG1063Conjunction whosoeverG3739 willG2309Verb saveG4982Verb hisG846 lifeG5590Noun FeminineshallloseG622Verb itG846 butG1161Conjunction whosoeverG302 willG3739 loseG622Verb hisG846 lifeG5590Noun FeminineformyG1700 sakeG1752PrepositionthesameG3778shallsaveG4982Verb itG846

Commentary for Luke 9:24

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 9:24

Summary

Self-preservation leads to loss; surrender brings restoration

Event

Jesus teaches about gain through loss

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD