Luke 9:25

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

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Other Translations for Luke 9:25

BSB

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?

AKJV

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

CPDV

For how does it benefit a man, if he were to gain the whole world, yet lose himself, or cause himself harm?

ERV

For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?

NHEB

For what does it profit a person if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self?

SMT

For what is a man profited, having gained the whole world, and having lost himself, or having been damaged?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 9:25

ForG1063Conjunction whatG5101 isG5623VerbamanG444Noun Masculine advantagedG5623VerbifhegainG2770VerbthewholeG3650Adjective worldG2889Noun Masculine andG1161Conjunction loseG622Verb himselfG1438 orG2228becastawayG2210Verb

Commentary for Luke 9:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 9:25

Summary

Material acquisition proves worthless without personal preservation

Event

Jesus questions materialistic values

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD