Mark 8:35 nasb — "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.

NASB

""For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it."

— Mark 8:35, NASB

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Mark 8 — Context

32

And He was stating the matter plainly. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.

33

But turning around and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter and *said, "Get behind Me, Satan; for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's."

34

And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.

35

"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.

36

"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

37

"For what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

38

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

Mark 8:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 8:35 say?
Mark 8:35 in the NASB reads: “"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save 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 (NASB): “"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's 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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