Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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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 lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.

27For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will give to everyone according to his deeds.

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Cross References

Job 27:8For what is the hope of the godless, when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

Matthew 4:8Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

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

Luke 12:20“But God said to him, ‘You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared—whose will they be?’

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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