Luke 17:33

33 Those who try to save their lives will lose them, and those who lose their lives will save them.

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 those who are on the roof shouldn't come down to get their belongings out of their houses. Those who are in the field shouldn't turn back.

32 Remember Lot's wife!

33 Those who try to save their lives will lose them, and those who lose their lives will save them.

34 "I can guarantee that on that night if two people are in one bed, one will be taken and the other one will be left.

35 Two women will be grinding grain together. One will be taken, and the other one will be left."