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Matthew 16:25-1964 bbe — Because whoever has a desire to keep his life safe will have it taken from him; but whoever gives up his life because o…

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Because whoever has a desire to keep his life safe will have it taken from him; but whoever gives up his life because of me, will have it given back to him.

For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he will give to every man the reward of his works.

Truly I say to you, There are some of those here who will not have a taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

— Matthew 16:25-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it. 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? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds. Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom."”
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Matthew 16 — Context

And Peter, protesting, said to him, Be it far from you, Lord; it is impossible that this will come about.

But he, turning to Peter, said, Get out of my way, Satan: you are a danger to me because your mind is not on the things of God, but on the things of men.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him give up all, and take up his cross, and come after me.

Because whoever has a desire to keep his life safe will have it taken from him; but whoever gives up his life because of me, will have it given back to him.

For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he will give to every man the reward of his works.

Truly I say to you, There are some of those here who will not have a taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Matthew 16:25-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:25-1964 say?

Matthew 16:25-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because whoever has a desire to keep his life safe will have it taken from him; but whoever gives up his life because of me, will have it given back to him. For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life? For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he will give to every man the reward of his works. Truly I say to you, There are some of those here who will not have a taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”

Where is Matthew 16:25-1964 in the Bible?

Matthew 16:25-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verses 25–1964.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 16:25-1964.

What translation should I read Matthew 16:25-1964 in?

Matthew 16:25-1964 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 Matthew 16:25-1964?

Matthew 16:25-1964 reads (BBE): “Because whoever has a desire to keep his life safe will have it taken from him; but whoever gives up his life because of me, will have it given back to him. For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life? For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he will give to every man the reward of his works. Truly I say to you, There are some of those here who will not have a taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.” 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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