Luke 17:33
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Luke 17:33 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Whosoever shall seek to gain his life shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Whoever may seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whoever may lose it, shall preserve it.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 17:33 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 10:39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
- Matthew 16:25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
- Mark 8:35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.
- Luke 9:24For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
- John 12:25Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
- Revelation 2:10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).