For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
¿De qué le sirve al hombre ganar todo el mundo si se pierde o se destruye a sí mismo?
No vale la pena ganar todas las cosas materiales si perdemos nuestra alma en el proceso.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 9, Jesus is teaching his disciples about the true cost of following him, including the need to deny oneself and carry the cross daily as he prepares them for his impending suffering and death. This verse serves as a rhetorical question emphasizing that material gains are meaningless if they result in spiritual loss, coming in the context of Jesus warning about the dangers of prioritizing worldly success. In first-century Jewish culture, wealth and status were often viewed as blessings from God, but Jesus flips this perspective to highlight eternal values over temporary earthly achievements.
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