Matthew 16:26

American Standard Version

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

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Matthew 16:26 in other translations

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 16:26 · World English Bible

Matthew 16:26 in context

  1. 24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
  2. 25For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.
  3. 26For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
  4. 27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds.
  5. 28Verily I say unto you, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.