Matthew 16:26

what advantage is it to a man to gain the whole world at the price of his life? or what would not a man pay down to preserve his life?

1 Peter 1:18-19

considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers,

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Summary

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

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Ransom

Matthew 16:26
what advantage is it to a man to gain the whole world at the price of his life? or what would not a man pay down to preserve his life?
1 Peter 1:18
considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers,

General references

Luke 12:23
the life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
Philippians 3:7
these advantages I renounce for Christ,