Matthew 10:39

“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”

"He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." - Matthew 10:39
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What does Matthew 10:39 mean?

Matthew 10:39 (KJV) reads, "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." This verse can be interpreted in several ways, and it holds deep significance for Christians. In this commentary, we will analyze the verse in its context…

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Finding True Life in Christ: A Call to Sacrifice

As we delve into the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 10:39, we encounter a striking paradox that challenges the very core of our understanding of life and what it means to truly live. The verse reads: "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth…

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A Prayer of Surrender: Losing Life to Find True Purpose

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the powerful words of Matthew 10:39 from Your Holy Scripture: "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." Lord, I stand in awe of the profound wisdom contained in…

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Matthew 10:39 - "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."
Matthew 10:38-39 - "And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
Matthew 22:37-39
Matthew 27:39 - "¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,"
Matthew 21:39 - "And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him."
Ezra 10:39 - "And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,"
Matthew 22:39 - "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
Matthew 13:39 - "The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels."
Matthew 15:39 - "And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala."
Matthew 25:39 - "Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?"
"¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads," - Matthew 27:39
"And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah," - Ezra 10:39
John 10:39 - "Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,"
Matthew 24:39 - "And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be."
Hebrews 10:39 - "But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul."
Exodus 39:10 - "And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row."
Job 39:10 - "Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?"
Matthew 12:39 - "But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:"
Psalms 39:10 - "Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand."
Matthew 23:39 - "For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord."
Matthew 5:39 - "But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also."
Luke 10:39 - "And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word."
"And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him." - Matthew 21:39
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"And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." - Matthew 10:38-39
Genesis 39:10 - "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her."
"And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala." - Matthew 15:39
"And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." - Matthew 22:39
Acts 10:39 - "And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:"