Luke 9:25

For what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?

Psalm 49:6-8

They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth.

Matthew 13:48

They drew it up on the beach when it was full. They gathered the good into containers and threw away the bad.

Matthew 13:50

The wicked will be cast into the furnace of fire where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 16:26

What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?

Mark 8:36

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?

Mark 9:43-48

If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It would be better to enter into life maimed then, having two hands to be destroyed in the ever-burning trash fires in the Valley of Hinnom. (Greek: Gehenna)

Luke 4:5-7

He led him up to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Luke 12:19-21

I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.'

Luke 16:24-25

He called out: Father Abraham! Take pity on me! Please send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water and cool off my tongue. I am in torment in this fire!

Acts 1:18

This man obtained a field with the reward of his wickedness; and falling headlong, he burst open and all his intestines spilled out. (Matthew 27:5 says he hanged himself. The rope broke or the branch on which it was tied broke. Then he fell to the ground and burst open.)

Acts 1:25

Which of these men should assume this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.

1 Corinthians 9:27

But I discipline my body, and bring it into subjection, so that after I have preached to others I will not be disqualified.

2 Peter 2:15-17

They went astray, forsaking the right way. They followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved the wages of wrongdoing.

Revelation 18:7-8

To the extent she glorified herself and lived sensuously, to that extent give her much torment and sorrow. She says in her heart: 'I sit a queen, and am no widow, and I shall see no sorrow.'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

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Matthew 13:48
They drew it up on the beach when it was full. They gathered the good into containers and threw away the bad.
1 Corinthians 9:27
But I discipline my body, and bring it into subjection, so that after I have preached to others I will not be disqualified.

General references

Job 27:8
What hope doe the godless have when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?
Luke 17:33
He who seeks to gain his life will lose it. He who loses his life will preserve it.