Mark 8:36

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

Matthew 4:8-10

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory.

Matthew 16:26

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Luke 9:25

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself?

Luke 12:19-20

And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."'

Luke 16:19-23

"There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and feasted sumptuously every day.

Romans 6:21

But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death.

Philippians 3:7-9

But whatever was gain to me, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

Hebrews 11:24-26

By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,

James 1:9-11

But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;

Revelation 18:7-8

As she glorified herself and played the wanton, so give her a like measure of torment and mourning; for she says in her heart, 'A queen I sit, and I am not a widow, mourning I will never see.'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 10:39
He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.
Luke 17:33
Whoever seeks to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.