Matthew 16:25-26

For whosoever is desirous to preserve his life, shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall find it.

Acts 20:24

Yet I make no account of any [suffering], nor regard my life as of any value to myself, farther than as I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord, to testify fully the Gospel of the grace of God.

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Summary

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

Bible References

Let my life

Matthew 16:25
For whosoever is desirous to preserve his life, shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall find it.
Acts 20:24
Yet I make no account of any [suffering], nor regard my life as of any value to myself, farther than as I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord, to testify fully the Gospel of the grace of God.