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John 12

John 12:25

Jesus Predicts His Death · John 12:20–36
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Translations

Modern
Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Traditional
He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Literal
The one loving his life loses it, and the one hating his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
Latin
…ipsum solum manet: si autem mortuum fuerit, multum fructum affert. Qui amat animam suam, perdet eam; et qui odit animam suam in hoc mundo, in vitam æternam custodit eam.

Original

Greek
English
Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Notes

John 12:25

For disciples (followers of Jesus), sacrifice and self-effacement (choosing not to put oneself first) are part of this path. They do not lose life by following Jesus. Instead, they gain the fullness of life that comes through his sacrifice.

Those who renounce (turn away from) the world’s priorities will be with Jesus forever. God will honor those who serve his Son. In this way, the path of humble obedience leads to eternal life and honor.

John 12:1–50

  • In this part of John’s Gospel, two stories move forward at the same time.

    First, more and more people begin to praise Jesus. Their excitement reaches a high point when crowds welcome him into Jerusalem with shouts of joy (12:12–13).

    Second, the religious authorities become more determined to arrest Jesus and put him to death. As public support grows, their opposition grows as well.

  • John's Gospel describes three events that happened only days before Passover (12:1–11, 12–19, 20–36). Then he explains why most of the people refused to believe and describes the final public message spoken by Jesus (12:37–50).

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eternal Life Exaltation of Christ Feasts and Festivals of Israel John, Gospel of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven World

Topics

Eternal Life: Given: To Those Who Hate Life for Christ Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Life: Everlasting Life: The One Who Loses It Will Save It Martyrdom: General Scriptures Concerning Paradox: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning