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Matthew 16:24-25
New International Version
Matthew 16:24-25
New International Version
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.(A) 25 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.(B)
Footnotes
- Matthew 16:25 The Greek word means either life or soul; also in verse 26.
Matthew 16:24-25
New Living Translation
Matthew 16:24-25
New Living Translation
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
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Matthew 16:24-25
King James Version
Matthew 16:24-25
King James Version
24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
25 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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