Discovery BoxJohn 12:24-25 
Context12:24 I tell you the solemn truth, 1 unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains by itself alone. 2 But if it dies, it produces 3 much grain. 4 12:25 The one who loves his life 5 destroys 6 it, and the one who hates his life in this world guards 7 it for eternal life.
1 tn Grk “Truly, truly, I say to you.”
2 tn Or “it remains only a single kernel.”
3 tn Or “bears.”
4 tn Grk “much fruit.”
5 tn Or “soul.”
6 tn Or “loses.” Although the traditional English translation of ἀπολλύει (apolluei) in John 12:25 is “loses,” the contrast with φυλάξει (fulaxei, “keeps” or “guards”) in the second half of the verse favors the meaning “destroy” here.
7 tn Or “keeps.”
