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Mark 8:37 kjv — Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

King James Version

"Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

— Mark 8:37, King James Version

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Mark 8 — Context

34

And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

35

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.

36

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

37

Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

38

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 8:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:37 say?
Mark 8:37 in the King James Version reads: “Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Where is Mark 8:37 in the Bible?
Mark 8:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 37.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 8:37.
What translation should I read Mark 8:37 in?
Mark 8:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 8:37?
Mark 8:37 reads (KJV): “Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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