Mark 8:36

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} what{G5101} shall it profit{G5623}{(G5692)} a man{G444}, if{G1437} he shall gain{G2770}{(G5661)} the whole{G3650} world{G2889}, and{G2532} lose{G2210}{(G5686)} his own{G846} soul{G5590}?

Strong's King James

(36) For what profits a man gaining the whole world and forfeiting his life.

The F.O.G

What benefit is there in gaining everything this world offers, but losing your soul in the process?

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for what shall it profit a man, if he may gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

Young's Literal Translation

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Mark 8:36

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Mark 8:36