Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because whoever has a desire to keep his life safe will have it taken from him; but whoever gives up his life because of me, will have it given back to him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For whosoever shall desire to save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.

World English Bible (WEB)

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find 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 shall find it,