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John 12:25

He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

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He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
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Cross References

Matthew 10:39Luke 9:23–24Mark 8:35Luke 17:33Matthew 16:25Luke 14:26Acts 20:24Matthew 19:29Revelation 12:11Ecclesiastes 2:17Acts 21:13

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