John 12:25

He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
American Standard Version

Treated in 6 passages across the library.

  1. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The First Stage cites John 12:25

    …s, eaten of beasts, drowned in the seas, for the love they bare to the Lord of the place, John 12:25; all well, and clothed with immortality as with a garment. 2 Cor. 5:2. Pliable: The heari…

  2. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Corn of Wheat Dying to Bring Forth Fruit cites John 12:25

    …s life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life” (John 12:25, ESV). First, we must die if we are to live. There is no spiritual life except through dy…

  3. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    The Breaking of the Outer Man cites John 12:25

    …fe loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal” (John 12:25, ASV). Nee saw the grain's shell as a picture of the natural self enclosing life. The she…

  4. Selected Sermons of George Whitefield · George Whitefield

    A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection Being a More Particular Answer to Doctor Trapp's Four Sermons Upon the Same Text cites John 12:25

    … “righteous over-much: why shouldst thou destroy thyself?” Jesus, you will say, tells us (John 12:25) “He that loveth his life shall lose it, and he that hateth his life in this world, shall…

  5. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix a: Twenty-Five Core Teachings of Watchman Nee cites John 12:25

    … is derivative: disciples follow the crucified Lord. “He that loveth his life loseth it” (John 12:25, ASV). The teaching confronts self-preservation. We naturally protect reputation, comfort…

  6. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites John 12:24-25

    …ough a tender, teachable, surrendered person. Scriptures to revisit 2 Corinthians 4:7-12; John 12:24-25; Genesis 32:24-31; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Galatians 6:1. Reflection 1. What do you defend…

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