Luke 9:24 nasb — "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save…

NASB

""For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it."

— Luke 9:24, NASB

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Luke 9 — Context

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But He warned them and instructed them not to tell this to anyone,

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saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day."

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And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.

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"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it.

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"For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself?

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"For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

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"But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God."

Luke 9:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 9:24 say?
Luke 9:24 in the NASB reads: “"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it.”
Where is Luke 9:24 in the Bible?
Luke 9:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 24.
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 9:24.
What translation should I read Luke 9:24 in?
Luke 9:24 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 9:24?
Luke 9:24 reads (NASB): “"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save 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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