Nehr · Matthew 16

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?

— Matthew 16:26, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

For what will it profit a man, if he will gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

American Standard Version (ASV)

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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?

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