Matthew 16:26

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus

²⁶ For _y what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or _z what shall a man give in return for his soul?

Cross References
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?

Cross References
Psalms 49:7 - 8
Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life.

Matthew Henry Concise

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Matthew 16:26

Strong's Concordance

Matthew 16:26

ForG1063 whatG5101 is a manG444 profitedG5623, ifG1437 he shall gainG2770 the wholeG3650 world,G2889 andG1161 loseG2210 his ownG846 soul?G5590 orG2228 whatG5101 shall a manG444 giveG1325 in exchangeG465 for hisG846 soul?G5590

Notes

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?

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What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?
Matthew 16:24 • 4 Votes

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What does it mean that the Son of Man will 'reward each person according to what they have done?'
Matthew 16:27 • 3 Votes

How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
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