Matthew 16:25

25For awhoever would save his life
The same Greek word can mean either soul or  life, depending on the context; twice in this verse and twice in verse 26
will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Luke 17:33

33 cWhoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will dkeep it.

John 12:25

25 eWhoever loves his life loses it, and fwhoever ghates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
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