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Matthew 16:26 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 16:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 16 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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?”
Matthew 16:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 16:26
Jesus poses ultimate value question: '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?' (Greek: τί γὰρ ὠφεληθήσεται ἄνθρωπος ἐὰν τὸν κόσμον ὅλον κερδήσῃ τὴν δὲ ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ ζημιωθῇ, 'for what will a person be profited if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul?'). The verb κερδήσῃ ('gain') is business term - profitability analysis. Total material success ('whole world') cannot compensate for soul loss. The soul's value is infinite; nothing can purchase it back once forfeited. This establishes ultimate ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 16:26
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“to gain the whole world”
“when he is cut off”
“and loses or forfeits his own self?”
“nor give God a ransom for him.”
“and said”
“pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish”
“the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain”