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Alford responded with a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” according to texts viewed by The Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Barbra Streisand closed the “In Memoriam” segment, which Billy Crystal opened by honoring the late Rob Reiner, by singing a verse of “The Way We Were” in tribute to the late Robert Redford.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

This final quote is not from the Bible, although it has the cadence of a religious verse.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Full of thunderous strings and Wagnerian vocals, it starts off as an opera song, changes tempo three times, introduces a guest verse from Bjork and ends with an almighty rave breakdown.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Round and round he skipped, repeating the verse over and over.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques