John 12:25
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
Cross-References
“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.”
“If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.”
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
“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.”