Whoever wants to save their life will lose it. But whoever loses their life for me and for the good news will save it.What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses their soul?
Whoever wants to save their life will lose it. But whoever loses their life for me will find it.What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses their soul? Or what can anyone trade for their soul?
Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you. You will be treated badly for ten days. Be faithful, even if it means you must die. Then I will give you life as your crown of victory.
I completely expect and hope that I won’t be ashamed in any way. I’m sure I will be brave enough. Now as always Christ will receive glory because of what happens to me. He will receive glory whether I live or die.For me, life finds all its meaning in Christ. Death also has its benefits.
I am already being poured out like a drink offering. The time when I will leave is near.I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also give it to all those who are longing for him to return.