Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, but lose his own life? Or, what will a man give as the ransom of his life?

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

In Context

25For whoever will save his life, shall lose it. But whoever will lose his life for my sake, shall find it.

27For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father, with his angels; and then he will reward every one according to his deeds.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them,

Mark 8:36For what will it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own life?

Luke 12:20But God said to him: Senseless man, this night shall your soul be required of you; and who shall have the things which you have provided?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 16:25-28

The Value of the Soul. 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man… Read the whole commentary →

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