Matthew 16:26

for what is a man profited if he may gain the whole world, but of his life suffer loss? or what shall a man give as an exchange for his life?

Young's Literal Translation

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 may will to save his life, shall lose it, and whoever may lose his life for my sake shall find it,

27'For, the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father, with his messengers, and then he will reward each, according to his work.

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Cross References

Job 27:8For what [is] the hope of the profane, When He doth cut off? When God doth cast off his soul?

Matthew 4:8Again doth the Devil take him to a very high mount, and doth shew to him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them,

Mark 8:36for what shall it profit a man, if he may gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

Luke 12:20'And God said to him, Unthinking one! this night thy soul they shall require from thee, and what things thou didst prepare — to whom 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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