Philippians 3:7
But the things which had been to my gain, the same have I considered a loss, for the sake of Christ.
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In The King James Version
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 19:17And they brought him out, and placed him beyond the city. And there they spoke to him, saying: “Save your life. Do not look back. Neither should you stay in the entire surrounding region. But save yourself in the mountain, lest you also should perish.”
Job 2:4Answering him, Satan said, “Skin for skin; and everything that a man has, he will give for his life.
Proverbs 23:23Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man finds it, he hides it, and, because of his joy, he goes and sells everything that he has, and he buys that field.
Mark 10:50And casting aside his garment, he leapt up and went to him.
Luke 14:33Therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all that he possesses is not able to 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 →