Matthew 16:26

Matthew chapter 16 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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?

Context

v.25For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.

v.26This passage

v.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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 5:29

    And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.

  • Job 2:4

    And Satan answered Jehovah, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.

  • Mark 8:36

    For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

  • Matthew 4:8

    Again, the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

  • Luke 9:25

    For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?

  • Luke 16:25

    But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted, and thou art in anguish.