Luke 9:24
The Scripture
(24) For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Luke 9 Jesus walks on the sea, calming his disciples' fear and showing his power over nature. He then asks Peter to follow him, and Peter later denies him three times before Jesus forgives him. The chapter highlights the importance of faith, the vulnerability of disciples, and the grace of forgiveness.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 17:33Acts 20:23Acts 20:24Hebrews 11:35Revelation 2:10Revelation 12:11
Related verses (shared words)
Mark 8:35Matthew 16:25Luke 17:33Matthew 5:22II Kings 19:34Isaiah 37:35