SinaiMatthew 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 in context
- 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.
- 25For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.