Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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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 desires to save his life will waste it, but whoever ‘wastes’ his life on my account will find it.

27For the Son of the Man will certainly come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will recompense each according to his performance.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:8Again the devil takes Him to a very high mountain and shows Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

Mark 8:36Well, what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?

Luke 12:20But God said to him: ‘Stupid! This very night your life is being taken back from you; then who will get the things you have 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 →

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