Matthew 16:26

“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?”

"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
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What does Matthew 16:26 mean?

Matthew 16:26 (KJV) states, "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?" This verse, spoken by Jesus, addresses the ultimate value of the soul and the emptiness of worldly gain in…

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The Cost of the Soul: Finding True Worth in Christ

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 26, we encounter a profound truth that resonates through the ages: "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?" These words from Jesus compel…

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A Prayer for the Value of the Soul

O Almighty God, our Creator and Sustainer, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude for the life You have bestowed upon me. I pause to reflect on the profound words of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who proclaimed in Matthew 16:26: "For what is a man profited, if…

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