Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Whosoever shall seek to gain his life shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose `his life' shall preserve it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it, and whosoever shall lose it shall preserve it.

World English Bible (WEB)

Whoever seeks to save his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Whoever may seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whoever may lose it, shall preserve it.