John 12:25

25The one who loves his life
tn Or “soul.”
destroys
tn Or “loses.” Although the traditional English translation of ἀπολλύει (apolluei) in John 12:25 is “loses,” the contrast with φυλάξει (phulaxei, “keeps” or “guards”) in the second half of the verse favors the meaning “destroy” here.
it, and the one who hates his life in this world guards
tn Or “keeps.”
it for eternal life.
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