Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited, if he may gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 may wish to save his soul shall lose it: and whosoever may lose his soul for my sake shall find it.

27For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will give to 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 the same,

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

Luke 12:20But God said to him, Thou fool, this night they are demanding thy soul from thee; and to whom shall those things which thou hast prepared, belong?

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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