John 12:25

"Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit."

Key Reflection

This passage emphasizes that true life and productivity come through self-sacrifice and death to one's old self. Just as a grain of wheat must die to produce abundant fruit, so too must individuals be willing to die to themselves in order to bear much fruit for the kingdom of God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. He that loveth his life, &c. This was a favorite principle, a sort of axiom with the Lord Jesus, which he applied to himself as well as to his followers. See Barnes "Mt 10:39". See Barnes "Lu 9:24". {x} "loveth his life" Mt 10:39; 16:25; Mr 8:35; Lu 9:24; 17:33 __________________________________________________________________

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