Philippians 3:7

But those things which were profit to me, I gave up for Christ.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

In Context

6In bitter hate I was cruel to the church; I kept all the righteousness of the law to the last detail.

8Yes truly, and I am ready to give up all things for the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, which is more than all: for whom I have undergone the loss of all things, and to me they are less than nothing, so that I may have Christ as my reward,

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Cross References

Genesis 19:17And when they had put them out, he said, Go for your life, without looking back or waiting in the lowland; go quickly to the mountain or you will come to destruction.

Job 2:4And the Satan said in answer to the Lord, Skin for skin, all a man has he will give for his life.

Proverbs 23:23Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.

Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like a secret store of wealth in a field, which a man came across and put back again; and in his joy he goes and gives all he has, to get that field.

Mark 10:50And he, putting off his coat, got up quickly, and came to Jesus.

Luke 14:33And so whoever is not ready to give up all he has may not be my disciple.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:5-9

False Confidence Renounced. ( a. d. 62.) 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all… Read the whole commentary →

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