Luke 17:33 kjv — Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

King James Version

"Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it."

— Luke 17:33, King James Version

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Luke 17 — Context

30

Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

31

In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

32

Remember Lot’s wife.

33

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

34

I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

35

Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

36

Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Luke 17:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:33 say?
Luke 17:33 in the King James Version reads: “Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve 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 (KJV): “Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve 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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