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Matthew 16

Matthew 16:25

Take Up Your Cross · Matthew 16:24–28
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Translations

Modern
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Traditional
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Literal
For whoever may want to save his life will lose it, but whoever may lose his life on account of Me will find it.
Latin
Qui enim voluerit animam suam salvam facere, perdet eam: qui autem perdiderit animam suam propter me, inveniet eam.

Original

Greek
English
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

Notes

Matthew 16:25

The disciples of Jesus need to give up control of their own lives, even being willing to suffer or die for him. Jesus promised that those who follow him in this way may suffer now, but at the final judgment God will show them to be right, clear away every false charge, and welcome them into his kingdom with honor (see 1 Peter 2:23).

Matthew 16:21–28

Jesus was now officially recognized by his disciples as the Messiah. He then began to reveal a surprising part of his mission. He must suffer before entering his glory (Matthew 16:21–23). Those who follow him will also face suffering (16:24–28).

Events

Parallels

Mark 8:34–38 Luke 9:23–27

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Persecution

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Foretells his own Death and Resurrection (Near Caesarea Philippi) Life: The One Who Loses It Will Save It Martyrdom: General Scriptures Concerning Martyrdom: Saints: should be Prepared For Paradox: General Scriptures Concerning Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Self-Denial: Danger of Neglecting Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning