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Luke 17:33 bbe — If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep i…

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"If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it."

— Luke 17:33, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 17 — Context

30

So will it be in the day of the revelation of the Son of man.

31

On that day, if anyone is on the roof of the house, and his goods are in the house, let him not go down to take them away; and let him who is in the field not go back to his house.

32

Keep in mind Lot's wife.

33

If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it.

34

I say to you, In that night there will be two men sleeping in one bed, and one will be taken away and the other let go.

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Two women will be crushing grain together; one will be taken away and the other let go.

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Luke 17:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:33 say?
Luke 17:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it.”
Where is Luke 17:33 in the Bible?
Luke 17:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 33.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 17:33.
What translation should I read Luke 17:33 in?
Luke 17:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 17:33?
Luke 17:33 reads (BBE): “If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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