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For what does it profit a person ... his life?
Jesus uses a question to teach his disciples. Alternate translation: "It does not profit a person ... his life." (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)
if he gains the whole world
The words "the whole world" are an exaggeration for great riches. Alternate translation: "if he gains everything he desires" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/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. Alternate translation: "There is nothing that a person can give to regain his life." (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)