Mat 10:39, 16:25, Mar 8:35, Luk 9:24, 17:33 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 39. He that findeth his life , etc. The word life in this passage is used evidently in two senses. The meaning may be expressed thus: He that is anxious to save his temporal life, or his comfort and security here, shall lose eternal life; or shall fail of heaven. He that is willing to risk, or lose, his comfort and life here, for my sake, shall find life everlasting; or shall be saved. The manner of speaking is similar to that where he said, "Let the dead bury their dead." (a) "He that findeth"

Matthew 10:39

Verse 39. He that findeth his life, etc. The word life in this passage is used evidently in two senses. The meaning may be expressed thus: He that is anxious to save his temporal life, or his comfort and security here, shall lose eternal life; or shall fail of heaven. He that is willing to risk, or lose, his comfort and life here, for my sake, shall find life everlasting; or shall be saved. The manner of speaking is similar to that where he said, "Let the dead bury their dead."

(a) "He that findeth" Mt 16:25

Matthew 16:25

Verse 25. Whosoever will save his life, etc. Mt 10:39

(a) "For whosoever" Jn 12:25, Est 4:14

Mark 8:35

Verse 35.

(m) "For whosoever" Est 4:14, Mt 10:39, 16:25, Lk 9:24, 17:33 Jn 12:25, 2Ti 2:11, 4:6,8, Rev 2:10, 7:14-17

Luke 9:24

Luke 17:33

Verse 33. Mt 10:39

(x) "shall seek to save" Mt 16:25, Mk 8:35, Lk 9:24, Jn 12:25