25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
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He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. …
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 20-26)Honour is here paid to Christ by certain Greeks that enquired or him with respect. We are not told what day of Christ’s last week this was, probably not the same day he rode into Jerusalem (for that day was taken up in public work), but a day or two after. I. We are told who they were that paid this honour to our Lord Jesus: Certain Greeks among the people who came up to worship at the feast , Joh…
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