Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, but lose his own life? Or, what will a man give as the ransom of his life?
Philippians 3:8-9
Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,
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For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Wisdom
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Wisdom
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, but lose his own life? Or, what will a man give as the ransom of his life?
Philippians 3:8
Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,