Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's shall save it.

Bible in Basic English (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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For whosoever shall desire to save his life shall lose it, but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's shall save it.

World English Bible (WEB)

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the Gospel's will save it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for whoever may will to save his life shall lose it; and whoever may lose his life for my sake and for the good news' sake, he shall save it;