Matthew 16:26

King James Version (KJV)

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?

In context

24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

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?

27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

KJV King James Version: 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?
WEB World English Bible: For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
BSB Berean Standard Bible: 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?
ASV American Standard 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?
YLT Young's Literal Translation: 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?
DBY Darby Translation: For what does a man profit, if he should gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
WBS Webster Bible: 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?