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Matthew 16:26

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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?

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Matthew 16:26 in other translations

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?

Matthew 16:26 · American Standard Version

Matthew 16:26 in context

  1. 24Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
  2. 25For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.
  3. 26For 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?
  4. 27For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.
  5. 28Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.”