Matthew 16:26

For what will a man be profited, if be gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give as an 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 chooseth to save his life will lose it; and whoever shall lose his life for my sake will find it.

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

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Cross References

Job 27:8For what is the hope of the wicked, when God cutteth off his web, And taketh away his life?

Matthew 4:8Again, the Devil taketh him m an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory;

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

Luke 12:20But God said to him, Fool! this night will thy soul he required of thee; and whose will those things be which thou hast laid up?

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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