King James Bible
KJVHe that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Translation Comparison
John 12:25
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse John 12:25 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Itself remaineth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, keepeth it unto life eternal. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall keep it to life eternal. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | he who is loving his life shall lose it, and he who is hating his life in this world — to life age-during shall keep it; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | He who holds his life dear, is destroying it; and he who makes his life of no account in this world shall keep it to the Life of the Ages. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBItself remaineth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, keepeth it unto life eternal.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall keep it to life eternal.
World English Bible
WEBHe who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThe who is loving his life shall lose it, and he who is hating his life in this world — to life age-during shall keep it;
American King James Version
AKJVHe that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTHe who holds his life dear, is destroying it; and he who makes his life of no account in this world shall keep it to the Life of the Ages.
King James Bible
KJVHe that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBItself remaineth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, keepeth it unto life eternal.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall keep it to life eternal.
World English Bible
WEBHe who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThe who is loving his life shall lose it, and he who is hating his life in this world — to life age-during shall keep it;
American King James Version
AKJVHe that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTHe who holds his life dear, is destroying it; and he who makes his life of no account in this world shall keep it to the Life of the Ages.