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Matthew 16:26

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 16:26

Verse 26 of 28

Scripture focus

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

Commentary on Matthew 16:26

Theological / Devotional

World. Gr. kosmos, here designating what the world has to offer in material wealth, benefits, etc. To “gain the whole world” has ever been the ambition of the forces of evil, seen and unseen, in the present as in the past.

Soul. Gr. psuche (see on eh. 10:28).

Give in exchange. Christ here uses a powerful illustration to make vivid an eternal truth. There is no adequate answer to the question proposed.

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