Matthew 10:39

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 10:39

BSB
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
AKJV
He that finds his life shall lose it: and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it.
CPDV
Whoever finds his life, will lose it. And whoever will have lost his life because of me, shall find it.
ERV
He that findeth his life shall lose it; and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
NHEB
Whoever seeks his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
SMT
He finding his soul shall lose it; and he having lost his soul for my sake shall find it.

Commentary for Matthew 10:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 10:39
Summary
Self-preservation losses lead to genuine transformation
Event
Teaching on paradoxical life-loss
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching