Luke 9:24

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For whoever will save his life shall lose it: but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

American King James Version (AKJV)

For whoever will save his life shall lose it: but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

For whoever has a desire to keep his life will have it taken from him, but whoever gives up his life because of me, will keep it.

Webster's Revision

For whoever will save his life, shall lose it: but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

World English Bible

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.

English Revised Version (ERV)

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Definitions for Luke 9:24

Save - Except; besides.

Clarke's Luke 9:24 Bible Commentary

Will save his life - See on Matthew 16:24 (note), etc.

Wesley's Luke 9:24 Bible Commentary

9:24 Matthew 16:25 ; Mr 8:35; Joh 12:25.