Philippians 3:7
But what things were gains to me, these I have counted loss, because of the Christ;
Literal Standard Version
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 it comes to pass, when he has brought them outside, that he says, “Escape for your life; do not look behind you, nor stand in all the circuit; escape to the mountain, lest you are consumed.”
Job 2:4And Satan answers YHWH and says, “A skin for a skin, and all that a man has he gives for his life.
Proverbs 23:23Buy truth, and do not sell, || Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found, hid, and from his joy goes, and all, as much as he has, he sells, and buys that field.
Mark 10:50and he, having cast away his garment, having risen, came to Jesus.
Luke 14:33So, then, everyone of you who does not take leave of all that he himself has, 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 →