Matthew 16:26

For what does a man profit, if he should gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Darby Translation

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 whosoever shall desire to save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.

27For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to each according to his doings.

Read all of Matthew 16

Cross References

Job 27:8For what is the hope of the ungodly, when [God] cutteth him off, when God taketh away his soul?

Matthew 4:8Again the devil takes him to a very high mountain, and shews him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory,

Mark 8:36For what shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul?

Luke 12:20But God said to him, Fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee; and whose shall be what thou hast prepared?

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Matthew 16:26