Mark 8:36

For what good does it do a man to gain the whole world and yet part with his life?

Matthew 4:8-10

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

Matthew 16:26

For what good will it do a man if he gains the whole world but parts with his life? What can a man give to buy back his life?

Luke 9:25

What good does it do a man to gain the whole world and lose or forfeit himself?

Luke 12:19-20

And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have great wealth stored up for years to come. Now take your ease; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself." '

Luke 16:19-23

"There was once a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linen, and to live in luxury every day.

Romans 6:21

What good did you get from doing the things you are now ashamed of? Why, they result in death!

Philippians 3:7-9

But for the sake of Christ I have come to count my former gains as loss.

Hebrews 11:24-26

Faith made Moses, when he was grown up, refuse to be known as a son of Pharaoh's daughter,

James 1:9-11

A brother of low position ought to be proud of his eminence,

Revelation 18:7-8

The more she has given herself to pride and luxury the more you must give her torture and grief. Because she says to herself, 'I sit on a throne; I am not a widow, I shall never have any sorrow,'

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
Whoever gains his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will gain it.
Luke 17:33
Whoever tries to preserve his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.