Mark
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.”
Mark 8:35
Mark 8:35 (KJV) speaks to discipleship, surrender to God, and eternal life — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”
Luke 9:24“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
Mark 8:34“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Luke 9:23“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.”
Psalms 31:5“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Psalms 37:5“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”
Mark 14:36
Common questions
What does Mark 8:35 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 8:35 reads: "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it." The verse speaks to discipleship, surrender to God, and eternal life. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 8:35 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it." is Mark 8:35 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 8:35?
Verses that sit beside Mark 8:35 include Luke 9:24, Mark 8:34, and Luke 9:23. Reading them alongside Mark 8:35 deepens the theme of discipleship.
How can I pray with Mark 8:35?
Read Mark 8:35 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.