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John 12:25 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œHe that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”

John 12:25

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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.

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