Matthew 16:26 English Revised Version 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? 聖經寶庫 (Treasury of Scripture)

26 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? 27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.…

2025年2月19日 · Matthew 16:26 Commentary and Explanation. In this verse, Jesus lays down a profound truth that challenges our worldly perspectives. His teaching speaks volumes about the human condition and the tendency to chase after fleeting desires.

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?

路加福音 16:25 亚伯拉罕说：‘儿啊，你该回想你生前享过福，拉撒路也受过苦；如今他在这里得安慰，你倒受痛苦。 约伯记 2:4

Jesus emphasizes the futility of prioritizing earthly gains over spiritual well-being. Historically, the Roman Empire, with its vast wealth and power, serves as a backdrop, illustrating the allure of worldly success. The rhetorical question underscores the temporary nature of material possessions compared to eternal spiritual realities.

What does Matthew 16:26 mean? You can keep your earthly interests, or you can save your soul. That is Jesus' bottom-line declaration in this passage (Matthew 16:24–25) and in this verse. In the form of two questions, Jesus leaves those who will hear Him with only two alternatives.

马太福音 16:24-26 于是耶稣对门徒说：“若有人要跟从我，就当舍己，背起自己的十字架来跟从我。 因为凡要救自己生命的，要丧失生命；凡为我丧失生命的，要得着生命。 人若赚得全世界，赔上自己的生命，有什么益处呢？ 人还能拿什么换生命呢？ | 和合本修订版 (RCUVSS) | 现在就下载圣经软件. 于是耶稣对门徒说：“若有人要跟从我，就当舍己，背起自己的十字架来跟从我。 因为凡要救自己生命的，要丧失生命；凡为我丧失生命的，要得着生命。 人若赚得全世界，赔上自 …

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?

2020年10月16日 · Matthew 16:26 “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” Explanation and Commentary of Matthew 16:26. Ultimately there are two ways to live, with God in Christ or against him. If we are with him it is our life that he demands.