John 12:25
The Scripture
(25) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus is betrayed by Judas and the disciples, and he declares that he is the light of the world, a title that foreshadows his death and resurrection. The passage also shows the crowd’s misunderstanding that he is a prophet, while Jesus clarifies his role and warns that his followers will be persecuted.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 10:39Matthew 16:25Matthew 19:29Mark 8:35Luke 9:23Luke 9:24Luke 17:33Acts 20:24Acts 21:13Hebrews 11:35Revelation 12:11Genesis 29:30
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