Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For whoever has a desire to keep his life will have it taken from him, but whoever gives up his life because of me, 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, *he* shall save it.

World English Bible (WEB)

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same 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, he shall save it;