en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/16/25.md

whoever loses his life for my sake

This does not mean the person must necessarily die. It means he will consider obeying Jesus as being more important than his own life. Alternate translation: "whoever gives up his life for my sake"

for my sake

"because he trusts me" or "on my account" or "because of me"

will find it

"will find true life"