Philippians 3:7

Translations

Modern

But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

Traditional

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

Literal

But whatever things were gain to me, these I have deemed loss because of Christ.

Latin

Sed quæ mihi fuerunt lucra, hæc arbitratus sum propter Christum detrimenta.

Original

Greek

English

But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

Notes

Philippians 3:7–8

As a Christian, Paul now considered these things (3:5–6) worthless because of what Christ has done. A believer’s relationship with God is defined by knowing Christ and nothing else (compare 3:10; John 17:3). The only important thing is to gain Christ, thus receiving the gift of eternal salvation (see John 3:16; 1 John 5:11–13). In comparison, all other things are meaningless garbage (or rubbish).

Philippians 3:2–11

Paul warns believers not to be influenced by Jewish Christians who say circumcision is necessary for salvation. Paul then talks about his own conversion from Judaism to following Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Pharisees Circumcision Circumcision in the New Testament Living for Christ

Related verses

Luke 14:33
In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.
Matthew 16:26
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Matthew 13:44–46
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.
Proverbs 13:8
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
Luke 14:26
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple.
Philippians 3:8–10
More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
Luke 17:31–33
On that day, let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve his possessions. Likewise, let no one in the field return for anything he has left behind.
Genesis 19:17
As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!”
Galatians 5:2–5
Take notice: I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.
Galatians 2:15–16
We who are Jews by birth and not Gentile “sinners”
Job 2:4
“Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life.
Genesis 19:26
But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

Parallels

Romans 3:21–31

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Judaizers Messiah Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning Love: 0F Man for Jesus Obedience: Exemplified Paradox: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness Imputed: Paul Righteousness: Saints: Put No Trust in Their Own Sacrifices of Self-Denial Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: Paul, in not Regarding Even his Life Dear to Himself Self-Righteousness: Saints Renounce Testimony: Religious Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

Philippians 3:7

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