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?
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.
I do =) I like the whole chapter come to think about it...
God Bless
2007-06-13 07:44:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I find it that king James version is the best and most accurate when it comes to English translation.
2007-06-13 07:52:10 · update #1
I find that North America prizes itself in regards to vs 26.
There are so many people in this area of the world who have so much money and items etc, but they are so unhappy. I know of one millionaire who is stinkingly rich, but very unhappy.
I read somewhere (newspaper I think) that many people who win the lottery often become depressed on unsatisfied afterwards.
Who was it that said that we all have a God-shaped vaccuum in our hearts--that we try to fill it with material and temporal things, but we are never fully satisfied?
In response to your last comment, I enjoy reading the Book of Proverbs and Psalms in KJV, but for the rest, I find it easier and more understandable to use the NIV.
I am aware of the certain discrepancies with the other biblical translations but. . .still easier to comprehend.
2007-06-13 08:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two verses clearly define the two topics, particularly that every man shall be judged according to his works, which is a means toward exaltation. Faith in the Lord can save an individual, but exaltation is the higher step.
2007-06-13 14:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that this is one of the more beauitful passages and rings so true. I wonder why it's so hard for many in Christianity to understand that God wil reward us all according to our works, as it says here. Works don't save us but they do indeed go towards our reward.
It profits a man nothing if he has only what he has accumulated and loses his soul.
2007-06-13 14:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by Social Misfit 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love that passage and the version you have used. Have you ever thought about 2Cor 4:7-11? That is a good one as well.
2007-06-13 17:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Lizzi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praise God the Father, I long to hear the Word of God, not the words of the prophets, for the words Jesus spoke are in my heart and mind.
2007-06-13 14:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like this one too. I'm trying to figure out a way to mess with the meaning so it basically says, "What's the point to clean your whole house, if you go nutso trying to do so?" LOL (I'm only kidding). I don't want to clean right now, that's all.
2007-06-13 14:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More empty threats and empty promises. It's the old carrot and stick routine.
This is yet another example of how religion uses emotional manipulation to fill the pews and encourage the convert to part with money.
2007-06-13 14:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Too many of us (myself included) have "lost their souls" in pursuit of the immediate satisfaction we desired at the time. God bless you too!
2007-06-13 14:49:29 · answer #8 · answered by Blugirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I especially like that first verse. Way too many Christians today are materialistic.
2007-06-13 14:48:43 · answer #9 · answered by Drake the Deist 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What encouraging verses! But, as you said, the whole chapter...no wait the whole book of Matthew... ok, I admit it! The whole Bible is great!
2007-06-13 14:48:33 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Karen 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋