John 12:25
King James Version (KJV)
He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
In context
23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
24 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.
25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26 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.
27 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.
John 12:25 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- he who is loving his life shall lose it, and he who is hating his life in this world — to life age-during shall keep it;
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall keep it to life eternal.