Matthew 16:26 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? If the soul perish, it is, once more, an irreparable loss — a loss that cannot be retrieved. A man may lose health, and yet, by the blessing of Providence upon medical aid, he may become more healthy than before; a man may lose property — his all in the world, and yet, by industry and the smile of Providence, he may become richer than before; a man may lose friends — God may raise up others in their room; but, Oh, if the soul is lost, it is lost not for a day. a month, or a year, but for eternity; and it is that word "eternity" which gives emphasis to bliss or woe, to ease or pain, to hell or heaven. (R. Newton. D. D.) Parallel Verses 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? |
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