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The Soul's Priceless Value
All the commentaries agree that Jesus's question highlights the incomparable worth of a person's soul or eternal life. Scholars like John Gill and the author of the Expositor's Bible Commentary explain that even if a person possessed the entire world, it would not be a sufficient price to ransom their soul from ruin once it has been forfeited.
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Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:36–37
19th Century
Bishop
His own soul.—Better, life in both verses. The word “lose” is not the same as in Mark 8:35, and should perhaps b…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:37
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 …
John Gill
On Mark 8:37
17th Century
Pastor
Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul ?
] To deliver it out of its miserable state and condition; all …
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 8:34–38
17th Century
Minister
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…