Matthew 16:26

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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?

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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?

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} what{G5101} is a man{G444} profited{G5623}{(G5743)}, if{G1437} he shall gain{G2770}{(G5661)} the whole{G3650} world{G2889}, and{G1161} lose{G2210}{(G5686)} his own{G846} soul{G5590}? or{G2228} what{G5101} shall a man{G444} give{G1325}{(G5692)} in exchange{G465} for his{G846} soul{G5590}?

Strong's King James

(26) Because what profits a man if he gains the whole world-order and forfeits his life? Or what will man give in exchange for his life?

The F.O.G

What profit is there in gaining everything this world offers but losing your soul in the process? What could possibly be valuable enough to trade for your soul?

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for what is a man profited if he may gain the whole world, but of his life suffer loss? or what shall a man give as an exchange for his life?

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 16:26

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Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 16:26