Is the Gospel Passage in Mark 8:36 in any way related to Matthew's description of Satan tempting Jesus with 'rule over the whole world'?

Basically, are the two Gospel passages Mark 8:36 and Matthew 4:8-10 directly connected or related to each other?

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
- Mark 8:36

Again, the devil took Him (Rabbi Jesus) to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to Him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the LORD your God,   and serve only him.’”
- Matthew 4:8-10

For some reason, I think there is a direct connection between these Biblical verses but I COULD BE WRONG, one never knows.

Mark 8:36

NASB - ³⁶ For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

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