Matthew 16:26
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 16
“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
What Does Matthew 16:26 Mean?
Matthew 16:26 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 26 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.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 16:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 8:36“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”Job 27:8“For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?”Luke 9:25“For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”Luke 12:20“But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?”Philippians 3:7“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”Psalms 49:7“None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:”Luke 16:25“But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.”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.”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.”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;”Proverbs 23:23“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”Proverbs 16:16“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Proverbs 13:8“The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.”Psalms 49:8“(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)”Matthew 13:45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:”Job 1:9“Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?”Proverbs 8:11“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”Ezekiel 7:19“They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity.”Proverbs 3:14“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”Proverbs 11:4“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.”
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