Luke 17:33

33 If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it.

Luke 17:33 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 17:33

Whosoever shall seek to save his life
By fleeing to some strong hold, or by continuing in the metropolis, and strongest city in the nation, Jerusalem:

shall lose it:
there he will be in the greatest danger:

and whosoever shall lose his life;
or expose it to danger, by fleeing to the mountains, or going to Pella, a small town beyond Jordan, of no strength, and where there might be thought no security;

shall preserve it; he shall be safe; (See Gill on Matthew 16:25).

Luke 17:33 In-Context

31 On that day, if anyone is on the roof of the house, and his goods are in the house, let him not go down to take them away; and let him who is in the field not go back to his house.

32 Keep in mind Lot's wife.

33 If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it.

34 I say to you, In that night there will be two men sleeping in one bed, and one will be taken away and the other let go.

35 Two women will be crushing grain together; one will be taken away and the other let go.