Luke 9:25 net — For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?

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"For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?"

— Luke 9:25, NET Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

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saying,“The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and experts in the law, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.”

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A Call to Discipleship Then he said to them all,“If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.

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For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it.

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For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but 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 that person when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

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But I tell you most certainly, there are some standing here who will not experience death before they see the kingdom of God.”

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The Transfiguration Now about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up the mountain to pray.

Luke 9:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:25 say?
Luke 9:25 in the NET Bible reads: “For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?”
Where is Luke 9:25 in the Bible?
Luke 9:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 25.
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 9:25.
What translation should I read Luke 9:25 in?
Luke 9:25 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 9:25?
Luke 9:25 reads (NET): “For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?” 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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