World English Bible
John 12:24
“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.”
Verse in context — John 12
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Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.
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Jesus answered them, "The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
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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.
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He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
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If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
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