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Matthew 16:25
New King James Version
Matthew 16:25
New King James Version
25 For (A)whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
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Matthew 16:25
English Standard Version
Matthew 16:25
English Standard Version
25 For (A)whoever would save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
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- Matthew 16:25 The same Greek word can mean either soul or life, depending on the context; twice in this verse and twice in verse 26
Matthew 16:25
New International Version
Matthew 16:25
New International Version
25 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.(A)
Footnotes
- Matthew 16:25 The Greek word means either life or soul; also in verse 26.
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