Luke 17:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 17:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 17:33 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 17:33 — KJV
“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.”
— Luke 17:33 (KJV)
Luke 17:33 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 17:33
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:33: whosoever, save, life
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:33: whosoever, save, life
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:33: whosoever, save, life
“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Peniel: that is, The face of God”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:33: life, preserve
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:33: life, preserve
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