Luke 17:33

33 Those who try to save their own life will lose it; those who lose their life will save it. ¹

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 someone who is on the roof of a house must not go down into the house to get any belongings; in the same way anyone who is out in the field must not go back to the house.

32 Remember Lot's wife!

33 Those who try to save their own life will lose it; those who lose their life will save it.

34 On that night, I tell you, there will be two people sleeping in the same bed: one will be taken away, the other will be left behind.

35 Two women will be grinding meal together: one will be taken away, the other will be left behind."

Cross References

• 1. 17.33Matthew 10.39; 16.25;Mark 8.35;Luke 9.24;John 12.25.