Matthew 16:24-26 (King James Version)

 ²⁴Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

 ²⁵For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

 ²⁶For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?