en_tn/mat/16/26.md

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)