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Matthew 16

Matthew 16:26

Take Up Your Cross · Matthew 16:24–28
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Translations

Modern
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Traditional
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?
Literal
For what will it profit a man if he should gain the whole world, but lose his soul? Or what will a man give as an exchange for his soul?
Latin
Quid enim prodest homini, si mundum universum lucretur, animæ vero suæ detrimentum patiatur? aut quam dabit homo commutationem pro anima sua?

Original

Greek
English
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Notes

Matthew 16:26

His soul: "Soul" and "life" (Matthew 16:25) both translate the same Greek word psuchē. It refers to the essence or being of a person—the self.

Matthew 16:21–28

Jesus was now officially recognized by his disciples as the Messiah. He then began to reveal a surprising part of his mission. He must suffer before entering his glory (Matthew 16:21–23). Those who follow him will also face suffering (16:24–28).

Events

Parallels

Mark 8:34–38 Luke 9:23–27

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Life Persecution Riches World

Topics

Ambition: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Gain the Whole World Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Foretells his own Death and Resurrection (Near Caesarea Philippi) Life: The One Who Loses It Will Save It Life: What Can a Man Give in Exchange For Living for Today Lukewarm Christians Material Possessions Material Things Peer Pressure Profit Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Self-Denial: Danger of Neglecting The Cost of Discipleship The Jews: Despised all Strangers Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning Worldly Things