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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