Matthew 16:26

For what does it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Revised King James 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 whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it: and whoever loses his life for my sake shall find it.

27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

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Cross References

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

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

Luke 12:20But God said to him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then who shall own those things, which you have 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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