Philippians 3:7
which were once gain to me, I counted loss for Christ.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
In Context
6as to zeal persecuting the church, as to the righteousness of the law blameless: but those things,
Cross References
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field, which a man having found conceals, and being rejoiced at it goes and sells all that he has, and purchases that field.
Mark 10:50And he threw off his outer garment, and arose, and came to Jesus.
Luke 14:33So, every one of you, that doth not give up all that he hath, cannot 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 →