Shall lose it (απολεσε αυτην). This paradox appears in four forms according to Allen (I)Matthew 10:39 (2) Mr 8:35;[Ref…

He that findeth his life, etc. The word life in this passage is evidently used in two senses. The meaning may be expressed thus: …

He who finds his life—The word is the same as that translated “soul” (i.e., that by which a person lives in either the lo…

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he t…

St. Jerome: Because of what He had said, I am not come to send peace but a sword..., He now adds, He that loves …

A man must love his wife, family, friends, and even his enemies (cf. 5:44), but he must love Jesus supremely. Moreover, Jesus demands death to self…

He who findeth his life. To prevent the former doctrine, which is very difficult and troublesome to the flesh, from having little weight w…

He that findeth his life shall lose it
That man that seeks to preserve his life, and the temporal enjoyments of it, …

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…