Mark 8:36

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 8:36

BSB

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

AKJV

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

CPDV

For how does it benefit a man, if he gains the whole world, and yet causes harm to his soul?

ERV

For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

NHEB

For what does it profit a person to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

SMT

For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and injure his soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 8:36

ForG1063Conjunction whatG5101shallitprofitG5623VerbamanG444Noun Masculine ifG1437ConjunctionheshallgainG2770VerbthewholeG3650Adjective worldG2889Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction loseG2210VerbhisownG846 soulG5590Noun Feminine

Commentary for Mark 8:36

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

Overview of Mark 8:36

Summary

Worldly gain cannot replace immaterial value

Event

Jesus questions worldly ambition

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD