Matthew 10:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 10:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 10:39 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 10:39 — KJV
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
— Matthew 10:39 (KJV)
Matthew 10:39 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 10:39
“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 Matthew 10:39: life, lose, sake
“For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. obtain: Heb. bring forth”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:39: findeth, life, find
“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:39: findeth, life, find
“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 Matthew 10:39: life, lose, sake
“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 Matthew 10:39: life, lose, sake
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