John 12:25

loveth. Greek. phileo. App-135.

life. Greek psuche. App-110 and App-170. Compare Matthew 10:39; Matthew 16:25; Matthew 16:26; Mark 8:35-37; Luke 9:24; Luke 17:33.

keep. guard, or preserve. Greek. phulasso. See note on John 17:12.

unto. Greek. eis. App-104.

life. Greek. zoe. App-170.

eternal. Greek. aionios. App-151.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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²⁵ He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

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John 12:25