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Philippians 3:7

But in whatever way such things gained me anything, I count them as a loss for 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

6as for religious dedication I was a persecutor of the church; while in regard to doing right according to the law I was blameless!

8Truly, I count everything as loss in exchange for the incredible benefit I've gained through knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I've thrown away all these things for him, and consider them trash, so that I might gain Christ.

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Cross References

Genesis 19:17As soon as they were outside, one of the men said, “Run for your lives! Don't look back, and don't stop anywhere in the valley! Run to the mountains otherwise you'll be destroyed!”

Job 2:4“Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up everything to save his life.

Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth—and don't sell it! Invest in wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, reburied it, and then full of joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Mark 10:50Bartimaeus jumped up, threw off his coat, and rushed over to Jesus.

Luke 14:33In the same way every one of you who doesn't give up everything can't 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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