Mark 8:37
New International Version
Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?

New Living Translation
Is anything worth more than your soul?

English Standard Version
For what can a man give in return for his soul?

Berean Standard Bible
Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Berean Literal Bible
For what shall a man give as an exchange for his soul?

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

New King James Version
Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

New American Standard Bible
For what could a person give in exchange for his soul?

NASB 1995
“For what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

NASB 1977
“For what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Legacy Standard Bible
For what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Amplified Bible
For what will a man give in exchange for his soul and eternal life [in God’s kingdom]?

Christian Standard Bible
What can anyone give in exchange for his life?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
What can a man give in exchange for his life?

American Standard Version
For what should a man give in exchange for his life?

Contemporary English Version
What could you give to get back your soul?

English Revised Version
For what should a man give in exchange for his life?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Or what should a person give in exchange for life?

Good News Translation
There is nothing you can give to regain your life.

International Standard Version
Indeed, what can a person give in exchange for his life?

Majority Standard Bible
Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

NET Bible
What can a person give in exchange for his life?

New Heart English Bible
Or what will a person give in exchange for his soul?

Webster's Bible Translation
Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Weymouth New Testament
For what could a man give to buy back his life?

World English Bible
For what will a man give in exchange for his life?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Or what will a man give as an exchange for his life?

Berean Literal Bible
For what shall a man give as an exchange for his soul?

Young's Literal Translation
Or what shall a man give as an exchange for his life?

Smith's Literal Translation
Or what shall a man give for the exchange of his soul?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Or, what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

New American Bible
What could one give in exchange for his life?

New Revised Standard Version
Indeed, what can they give in return for their life?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Or what could a man give in exchange for his life?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Or what payment shall a man give to regain his soul again?
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Or, what will a man give as a ransom for his life?

Godbey New Testament
For what would a man give in exchange for his soul?

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

Mace New Testament
or what would not a man bestow to preserve himself?

Weymouth New Testament
For what could a man give to buy back his life?

Worrell New Testament
Or what could a man give as an exchange for his soul?

Worsley New Testament
or what shall a man give as a ransom for his soul?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Take up Your Cross
36What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? 37Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 38If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”…

Cross References
Matthew 16:26
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Luke 9:25
What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?

Psalm 49:7-8
No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. / For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,

1 Corinthians 6:20
you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Proverbs 11:4
Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.

Matthew 10:39
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

John 12:25
Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Philippians 3:7-8
But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Ecclesiastes 5:10
He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.

Isaiah 52:3
For this is what the LORD says: “You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed.”

Job 27:8
For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

Ezekiel 18:4
Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die.

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

Psalm 49:7,8
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: …

1 Peter 1:18,19
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; …

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1. Jesus feeds the people miraculously;
10. refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;
14. admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;
22. gives a blind man his sight;
27. acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;
34. and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.














Or what
This phrase introduces a rhetorical question, emphasizing the gravity and seriousness of the subject matter. In the Greek, "ἤ τί" (ē ti) suggests a continuation of thought from the previous verse, which discusses the value of one's soul. It invites the reader to ponder deeply, encouraging introspection about the priorities and values in life. The use of "or" connects this question to the preceding discussion about the cost of discipleship, urging believers to consider the eternal implications of their earthly choices.

can a man give
The Greek word for "give" here is "δώσει" (dōsei), which implies an act of offering or presenting something of value. This phrase challenges the reader to consider the limitations of human ability to redeem or purchase something as invaluable as the soul. Historically, this reflects the understanding that material wealth or human effort is insufficient for spiritual redemption. It underscores the Christian belief that salvation and the soul's worth are beyond human transaction and are solely the domain of divine grace.

in exchange for
The term "ἀντάλλαγμα" (antallagma) in Greek refers to something given as a substitute or equivalent. This phrase highlights the concept of a transaction or trade, prompting the reader to reflect on the futility of trying to barter with God for one's soul. It serves as a reminder of the incomparable value of the soul, which cannot be equated with any worldly possession or achievement. Theologically, it points to the Christian doctrine that only Christ's sacrifice is sufficient for the redemption of the soul.

his soul
The word "soul" is translated from the Greek "ψυχῆς" (psychēs), which encompasses the essence of life, the self, and the eternal aspect of a person. In the biblical context, the soul represents the core of one's being, destined for eternity. This phrase emphasizes the eternal significance of the soul compared to temporal, earthly concerns. From a conservative Christian perspective, it underscores the belief in the eternal destiny of the soul and the importance of prioritizing spiritual over material concerns. The soul's value is immeasurable, and its redemption is central to the Christian faith, highlighting the necessity of a relationship with Christ for eternal life.

Verse 37. - In exchange (ἀντάλλαγμα) for his life. The Greek term here means an "equivalent," "a compensation." The" life," in its largest sense and meaning, defies all comparison, surpasses all value. It has been bought and redeemed with the precious blood of Christ; therefore the whole world would be a poor price for the soul of one man.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Or
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

{can} a man
ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

give
δοῖ (doi)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

in exchange
ἀντάλλαγμα (antallagma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 465: An exchange, purchasing price. From a compound of anti and allasso; an equivalent or ransom.

for
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

soul?
ψυχῆς (psychēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5590: From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.


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