Bible Verses About the Infinite Worth of a Soul

"For 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?"

"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."

"What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?"

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ."

"For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever."

"Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine."

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise."

"And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."

What does the Bible say about infinite worth of a soul?

In God's economy, a single human soul is worth more than the entire material universe. Jesus left heaven for souls. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 16:26, Luke 15:7, Luke 15:4. This page collects 10 KJV verses about infinite worth of a soul, each quoted in full.

Why does God value the soul so highly?

Because each soul is made in God's image, capable of eternal fellowship with Him. The price God paid — His own Son — reveals the immeasurable value He places on every person.

What does it mean to 'win souls'?

Winning souls (Proverbs 11:30) means leading people to saving faith in Jesus Christ through sharing the gospel, living a godly example, and demonstrating Christlike love.