Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? Or what shall a man give as an exchange[16:26] for his soul?

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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; and whoever may 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 each one according to his works.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:8Again the Devil takes him into an exceedingly high mountain, and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Mark 8:36For what will it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

Luke 12:20But God said to him: Fool! this night thy soul shall be required of thee; and whose shall those things be, which thou didst provide?

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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