Matthew 16:26

For what shall a man be profited, if the whole world he shall acquire, and his soul shall perish? or what equivalent shall a man give for his soul?

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 willeth to save his life, shall lose it; and whosoever will lose his life for my sake, shall find it.

27For it is to be, that the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his holy angels, and then shall he render unto every man according to his works.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:8Again the Accuser took him to a mountain which is exceeding high, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory;

Mark 8:36For what is a man profited, if the whole world he gain, and his soul be lost?

Luke 12:20But Aloha said to him, Reasonless (man)! this night thy soul they shall require of thee; and then, (the things) which 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 →

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