unfoldingWord_en_tn/mat/16/26.md

17 lines
651 B
Markdown

# For what does it profit a person ... his life?
Jesus uses a question to teach his disciples. AT: "It does not profit a person ... his life." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
# if he gains the whole world
The words "the whole world" are an exaggeration for great riches. AT: "if he gains everything he desires" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
# but forfeits his life
"but he loses his life"
# What can a person give in exchange for his life?
Jesus uses a question to teach his disciples. AT: "There is nothing that a person can give to regain his life." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])