Philippians 3:8

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

Literal

But indeed, therefore, I also deem all things to be loss because of the surpassing knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom I have lost all things and deem them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Latin

Verumtamen existimo omnia detrimentum esse propter eminentem scientiam Jesu Christi Domini mei: propter quem omnia detrimentum feci, et arbitror ut stercora, ut Christum lucrifaciam,

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English

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

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) Circumcision in the New Testament Living for Christ True Success

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Jeremiah 9:23–24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Philippians 3:7
But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.
John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
1 Corinthians 2:2
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
Matthew 19:27–29
“Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
Colossians 2:2–3
…that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
John 17:8
For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me.

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 Prayer of Manasseh

Topics

Justification Before God: Paul Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Knowledge of Christ Love: 0F Man for Jesus Obedience: Exemplified Preciousness of Christ: To Saints Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Riches: Examples of Those Truly Rich Righteousness Imputed: Paul Righteousness: Saints: Put No Trust in Their Own Sacrifices of Self-Denial Sanity 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 3:8

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