What does Matthew 16:26 mean? In order to understand Matthew 16:26, we have to put it into context of the words around it.

He is equally God (e.g. Matthew 28:19), but distinct from the Father and Son in His personhood and role within the Godhead (e.g. Ephesians 1:17). The word ‘Spirit’ is a translation of the Hebrew word ruach …

He ranked the poor widow's offering as greater than the larger amount from a rich person (Luke 21:4), and was disappointed with the rich young ruler (Matthew 19:16-26). But the Early Church tended to …