Robertson Word Pictures - John 12:25 - 12:25

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Robertson Word Pictures - John 12:25 - 12:25


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Loseth it (apolluei autēn). The second paradox. Present active indicative of apolluō. This great saying was spoken at various times as in Mar 8:35 (Mat 16:25; Luk 9:24) and Mar 10:39 (Luk 17:33). See those passages for discussion of psuchē (life or soul). For “he that hateth his life” (ho misōn tēn psuchēn autou) see the sharp contrasts in Luk 14:26-35 where miseō is used of father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, as well as one’s own life. Clearly miseō means “hate” when the issue is between Christ and the dearest things of life as happens when the choice is between martyrdom and apostasy. In that case one keeps his soul for eternal life by losing his life (psuchē, each time) here. That is the way to “guard” (phulaxei) life by being true to Christ. This is the second paradox to show Christ’s philosophy of life.