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Mark 8:35 bbe — Whoever has a desire to keep his life, will have it taken from him; and whoever gives up his life because of me and the…

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"Whoever has a desire to keep his life, will have it taken from him; and whoever gives up his life because of me and the good news, will keep it."

— Mark 8:35, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 8 — Context

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And he said this openly. And Peter took him, and was protesting.

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But he, turning about, and seeing his disciples, said sharply to Peter, Get out of my way, Satan: for your mind is not on the things of God, but on the things of men.

34

And turning to the mass of people with his disciples, he said to them, If any man has the desire to come after me, let him give up all other desires, and take up his cross and come after me.

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Whoever has a desire to keep his life, will have it taken from him; and whoever gives up his life because of me and the good news, will keep it.

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What profit has a man if he gets all the world with the loss of his life?

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And what would a man give in exchange for his life?

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Whoever has a feeling of shame because of me and my words in this false and evil generation, the Son of man will have a feeling of shame because of him, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 8:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:35 say?
Mark 8:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Whoever has a desire to keep his life, will have it taken from him; and whoever gives up his life because of me and the good news, will keep it.”
Where is Mark 8:35 in the Bible?
Mark 8:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 35.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 8:35.
What translation should I read Mark 8:35 in?
Mark 8:35 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 Mark 8:35?
Mark 8:35 reads (BBE): “Whoever has a desire to keep his life, will have it taken from him; and whoever gives up his life because of me and the good news, 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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