Matthew 10:39

Which verses does Matthew 10:39 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. John 12:2542 votes

   Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

2. Mark 8:35–3639 votes

   For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

3. Luke 17:3337 votes

   Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.

4. Matthew 16:25–2632 votes

   For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

5. Luke 9:2427 votes

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

6. Revelation 2:1026 votes

   Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

7. Philippians 1:20–2123 votes

   I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

8. 2 Timothy 4:6–813 votes

   For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. …

Which verses point to Matthew 10:39?

The 10 strongest of 17.

• Luke 9:23 128
• Matthew 10:22 38
• Matthew 16:25 36
• John 12:25 36
• Matthew 5:11 27
• Mark 8:35 16
• Luke 18:29 14
• Luke 17:33 13
• Daniel 3:18 12
• Luke 6:22 5