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For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?
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The Soul's Infinite Worth
All commentators agree that this verse presents the ultimate bad bargain. They explain that even if it were possible to gain the entire world, its value is temporary and fleeting. In contrast, the soul is immortal, making its value infinite. Therefore, any worldly gain achieved by forfeiting one's eternal life through the denial of Christ is an incomparable and tragic loss.
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19th Century
Anglican
His own soul.—Better, life in both verses. The word “lose” is not the same as in Mark 8:35, and should perhaps b…
These two verses emphasize the incomparable worth of the “soul” (GK 6034) that which survives human death). Once a person has forfeited his or her …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For what shall it profit a man In the long run, in the issue of things, who by denying Christ, and his Gospel, may n…
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Presbyterian
It is frequently noted how great crowds flocked to Christ for help in various situations. Everyone needs to understand this if they expect Him to h…
