Luke 17:33
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWhosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
— Luke 17:33, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever seeks to gain his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Whosoever shall seek to gain his life shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoever may seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whoever may lose it, shall preserve it.