Mark 8:36

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" - Mark 8:36
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What does Mark 8:36 mean?

Mark 8:36 (KJV) states, "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" This verse is a profound reflection on the value of material wealth in contrast to the eternal value of one's soul. It speaks to the idea that no amount of earthly…

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The Eternal Weight of Choices

Mark 8:36 presents a poignant inquiry into the heart of human ambition and value: "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" This powerful question, posed by Jesus, compels us to evaluate the true profit of our pursuits and the…

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A Prayer for True Riches of the Soul

O Heavenly Father, As I bow before You in reverence and awe, I am reminded of the profound wisdom of Your Word, particularly the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 8, verse 36, which declares, "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole…

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Mark 8:36 - "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
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