Mark 8:36
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 8
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”Mark 8:36
What Does Mark 8:36 Mean?
Mark 8:36 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 36 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth, and Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Mark 8:36 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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?”Psalms 49:17“For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.”Luke 9:25“For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”James 1:9“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”Philippians 3:7“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”Luke 12:19“And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.”Hebrews 11:24“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;”Romans 6:21“What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.”Job 2:4“And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.”Revelation 18:7“How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.”Malachi 3:14“Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?”Psalms 73:18“Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.”Luke 16:19“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”Matthew 4:8“Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;”Luke 10:42“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”Job 22:2“Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?”Matthew 5:29“And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”Ecclesiastes 1:3“What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?”Psalms 62:10“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”Proverbs 4:7“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
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