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Matthew 16:24–28

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¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
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?
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
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From verse 24

  1. Matthew 10:38Rank 1 from verse 24
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    38And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

  2. Luke 14:27Rank 2 from verse 24
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    27And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

  3. 1 Peter 4:1–2Rank 3 from verse 24
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    1FORASMUCH then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

    2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

  4. Luke 9:23–27Rank 4 from verse 24
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    23¶ And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

    24For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

    25For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

    26For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

    27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

  5. Mark 10:21Rank 5 from verse 24
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    21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

From verse 25

  1. Matthew 10:39Rank 1 from verse 25
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    39He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

  2. Revelation 12:11Rank 2 from verse 25
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    11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

  3. Mark 8:35Rank 3 from verse 25
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    35For 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.

  4. John 12:25Rank 4 from verse 25
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    25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

  5. Luke 17:33Rank 5 from verse 25
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    33Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

From verse 26

  1. Job 27:8Rank 1 from verse 26
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    8For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

  2. Mark 8:36–37Rank 2 from verse 26
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    36For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    37Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

  3. Luke 9:25Rank 3 from verse 26
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    25For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

  4. Luke 12:20Rank 4 from verse 26
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    20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

  5. Psalms 49:7–8Rank 5 from verse 26
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    7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:

    8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

From verse 27

  1. Psalms 62:12Rank 1 from verse 27
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    12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

  2. 2 Corinthians 5:10Rank 2 from verse 27
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    10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

  3. Romans 2:6Rank 3 from verse 27
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    6Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

  4. Romans 14:12Rank 4 from verse 27
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    12So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

  5. Jeremiah 17:10Rank 5 from verse 27
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    10I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

From verse 28

  1. Luke 9:27Rank 1 from verse 28
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    27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

  2. Mark 9:1Rank 2 from verse 28
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    1AND he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

  3. John 8:52Rank 3 from verse 28
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    52Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.

  4. Matthew 26:64Rank 4 from verse 28
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    64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

  5. Matthew 10:23Rank 5 from verse 28
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    23But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 16:24

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

deny

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To refuse, disown, contradict, renounce, or declare not to be true.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

take

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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

cross

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Sense 1: An instrument of execution formed of two pieces of timber crossing each other, used for crucifixion. Sense 2: By reference to Christ, his crucifixion and death upon it. Sense 3: A burden of suffering or self-denial borne in following Christ.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 16:25

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

save

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Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

lose

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1. To be deprived of or fail to keep. 2. To fail to obtain. 3. To destroy or cause to perish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sake

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Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

find

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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 16:26

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

profited

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of profit, meaning to benefit, improve, or advance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

gain

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Profit, increase, advantage, benefit, or what is acquired; to obtain, win, acquire, profit by, or bring a person to the truth or cause sought.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lose

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1. To be deprived of or fail to keep. 2. To fail to obtain. 3. To destroy or cause to perish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

exchange

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Sense 1: The contract by which one commodity is transferred to another for an equivalent commodity. The thing given in return for something received. Sense 2: The thing received in return for what is given.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 16:27

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

angels

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Sense 1: Messengers. Sense 2: Heavenly or spiritual messengers, whether holy or fallen as stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

reward

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Sense 1: A benefit, payment, honour, punishment, or recompense given or received. Sense 2: As a verb, to give such a return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 16:28

COMBINED MEANING

say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

standing

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Sense 1: Remaining upright, fixed, established, or in place. Sense 2: As a noun, position, continuance, or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

taste

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Sense 1: To perceive flavor by the mouth, or to eat or drink. Sense 2: Figuratively, to experience or partake of. As a noun, the sensation, flavor, or discernment received by tasting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

till

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Sense 1: To cultivate, plough, dress, and work soil for crops. Sense 2: As a time or limit word, until, up to, or as far as the stated point, condition, or event.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

coming

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Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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23But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

24¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

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25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

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26For 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?

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27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

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28Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

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