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The Paradox of True Life
Commentators unanimously explain that Jesus uses the word 'life' in two distinct ways. To 'find' your earthly, temporal life by prioritizing personal comfort and safety over Christ is to ultimately 'lose' true, eternal life. Conversely, to be willing to 'lose' your earthly life for Christ's sake is to 'find' everlasting life in the age to come.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:39
18th Century
Theologian
He that findeth his life, etc. The word life in this passage is evidently used in two senses. The meaning may be expressed thus: …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:39
Shall lose it (απολεσε αυτην). This paradox appears in four forms according to Allen (I)Matthew 10:39 (2) Mr 8:35;[Ref…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:38–39
19th Century
Preacher
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his l…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:39
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 10:39
16th Century
Theologian
He who findeth his life. To prevent the former doctrine, which is very difficult and troublesome to the flesh, from having little weight w…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:39
17th Century
Pastor
He that findeth his life shall lose it
That man that seeks to preserve his life, and the temporal enjoyments of it, …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…