The Foolish Bargain
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?


The man who, for the sake of worldly happiness, shall lose his soul, makes a foolish bargain.

I. EXPLAIN AND PROVE THIS. In order to judge of a bargain we must take into account the thing bought, and the price paid for it. Worldly happiness is considerable, but it must come to an end.

II. THE WORTH OF THE SOUL. It is the most excellent part of man. It will never die. The value of a thing is often best known when it is lost. How greatly you are concerned in this.

(E. Cooper.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

WEB: For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?




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