Matthew 16:25

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 16:25

BSB

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

AKJV

For whoever will save his life shall lose it: and whoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

CPDV

For whoever would save his life, will lose it. But whoever will have lost his life for my sake, shall find it.

ERV

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.

NHEB

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.

SMT

For whoever should wish to save his life shall lose it: and whoever shall lose his soul for my sake shall find it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 16:25

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Commentary for Matthew 16:25

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Matthew 16:25

Summary

Preserving life leads to loss, surrendering gains it

Event

Jesus teaches salvation paradox

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD