John 12:24-27 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

24. What I'm about to tell you is true. Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only one seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

25. "Anyone who loves his life will lose it. But anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it and have eternal life.

26. Anyone who serves me must follow me. And where I am, my servant will also be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

27. "My heart is troubled. What should I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No. This is the very reason I came to this hour.

John 12