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Matthew 16:25 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 16:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 16 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
Matthew 16:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 16:25
Jesus presents discipleship paradox: 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it' (Greek: ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι ἀπολέσει αὐτήν, 'for whoever wishes to save his life will lose it'). The word ψυχή means both 'life' and 'soul.' Those clinging to physical life, comfort, and self-interest will lose eternal life. Those surrendering life 'for my sake' (ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ) - willing to die for Christ - will find true life. This is complete reversal of natural self-preservation instinct. True life comes through death to self.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 16:25
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“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's”
“and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life”
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
“but whoever loses his life preserves it.”
“saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.”
“Go”
“then relief and deliverance will come to the Jews from another place”