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Matthew 10:39 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 10:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
Matthew 10:39 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 10:39
Jesus' paradox 'He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it' expresses the kingdom's upside-down economics. Attempting to preserve earthly life, comfort, and safety results in losing eternal life. Sacrificing earthly life for Christ results in finding true, abundant, eternal life. This is the cross-and-resurrection pattern—death leads to life. Self-preservation leads to loss; self-sacrifice leads to gain.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 10:39
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“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's”
“but whoever loses his life preserves it.”
“and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.”
“but whoever will lose his life for my sake”
“the devil is about to throw some of you into prison”
“that I will in no way be disappointed”
“and the time of my departure has come.”