Matthew 16:26

For what would a man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as the ransom for his soul?

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 is desirous to preserve his life, shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall find it.

27For the Son of man shall hereafter come in the glory of his Father, with his angels, and then shall he recompense every man according to his practice.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:8Again the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory;

Mark 8:36For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul?

Luke 12:20But God said to him, Thou fool! this night shall they demand thy life from thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall 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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