Mark 8:37

Webster's Bible (1833)

For what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 49:7-8 : 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give God a ransom for him. 8 For the redemption of their life is costly, No payment is ever enough,
  • 1 Pet 1:18-19 : 18 knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, the blood of Christ;

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