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I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ <a href="/nlt/philippians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ <a href="/esv/philippians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ <a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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 <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But indeed, therefore, I also count all things to be loss because of the excelling knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom I have lost all things, and esteem them rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/kjv/philippians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/philippians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/nasb_/philippians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them mere rubbish, so that I may gain Christ, <a href="/nasb/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, <a href="/nasb77/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ, <a href="/lsb/philippians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> More than that, I count all things to be loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ <a href="/amp/philippians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ, <a href="/csb/philippians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ <a href="/hcsb/philippians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them filth, so that I may gain Christ <a href="/asv/philippians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ, <a href="/cev/philippians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ <a href="/erv/philippians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may gain Christ, <a href="/gwt/philippians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It's far more than that! I consider everything else worthless because I'm much better off knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. It's because of him that I think of everything as worthless. I threw it all away in order to gain Christ <a href="/gnt/philippians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Not only those things; I reckon everything as complete loss for the sake of what is so much more valuable, the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have thrown everything away; I consider it all as mere garbage, so that I may gain Christ <a href="/isv/philippians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah <a href="/net/philippians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things--indeed, I regard them as dung!--that I may gain Christ, <a href="/nheb/philippians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> More than that, I count all things to be a loss compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ <a href="/wbt/philippians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yes doubtless, and I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be dung, that I may win Christ, <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nay, I even reckon all things as pure loss because of the priceless privilege of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. And for His sake I have suffered the loss of everything, and reckon it all as mere refuse, in order that I may win Christ and be found in union with Him,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/philippians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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 <a href="/web/philippians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be a loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> yes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom I suffered loss of all things, and count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ, and be found in Him, <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But indeed, therefore, I also count all things to be loss because of the excelling knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom I have lost all things, and esteem them rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/ylt/philippians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom of the all things I suffered loss, and do count them to be refuse, that Christ I may gain, and be found in him, <a href="/slt/philippians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But surely, I also think all things to be loss for the superiority of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have been made to lose all things, and I think to be offscourings, that I shall gain Christ,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Furthermore I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ: <a href="/cpdv/philippians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, I consider everything to be a loss, because of the preeminent knowledge of Jesus Christ, my Lord, for whose sake I have suffered the loss of everything, considering it all to be like dung, so that I may gain Christ, <a href="/nabre/philippians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I still count them all a loss, for the sake of abundant knowledge of Jesus Christ my LORD: for whom I have lost everything, and I have considered all those things as refuse, so that I may increase in Christ <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I also consider all these things a loss for the majesty of the knowledge of Yeshua The Messiah, my Lord, him for whose sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all as a dung heap, that I may gain The Messiah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ, <a href="/godbey/philippians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Yes truly, I even counted all things loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom I suffer the loss of all things, and I consider them but excrements, that I may gain Christ, <a href="/haweis/philippians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the transcendently excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as offals of ordure, that I may gain Christ, <a href="/mace/philippians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ, <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nay, I even reckon all things as pure loss because of the priceless privilege of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. And for His sake I have suffered the loss of everything, and reckon it all as mere refuse, in order that I may win Christ and be found in union with Him, <a href="/worrell/philippians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Nay, more, I even account all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I suffered the loss of all things, and account them refuse, that I may gain Christ. <a href="/worsley/philippians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Yea doubtless and I count all but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all, and I account them but dung, that I may gain Christ, and be found in Him, <a href="/parallel/philippians/3-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=580" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Knowing Christ Above All Else</a> 7But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. 8<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">More than that,</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Prtcl) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/1065.htm" title="1065: ge (Prtcl) -- A primary particle of emphasis or qualification."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgoumai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">I count</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">as</a> <a href="/greek/2209.htm" title="2209: zēmian (N-AFS) -- Damage, loss, detriment. Probably akin to the base of damazo; detriment.">loss</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">compared to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5242.htm" title="5242: hyperechon (V-PPA-ANS) -- To excel, surpass, be superior. From huper and echo; to hold oneself above, i.e. to excel; participle superior, superiority.">surpassing excellence</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/1108.htm" title="1108: gnōseōs (N-GFS) -- Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge.">knowing</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/2210.htm" title="2210: ezēmiōthēn (V-AIP-1S) -- From zemia; to injure, i.e. to experience detriment.">I have lost</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgoumai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">I consider them</a> <a href="/greek/4657.htm" title="4657: skybala (N-ANP) -- Refuse, dregs, dung. Neuter of a presumed derivative of eis and kuon and ballo; what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. Refuse.">rubbish,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2770.htm" title="2770: kerdēsō (V-ASA-1S) -- To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain.">I may gain</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> 9and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a> 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. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Luke 14:33</a> In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple. <a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a> 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? <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7-10</a> Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. / We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. ... <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Hebrews 11:24-26</a> By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-28</a> Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. / Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. ... <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a> Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7-9</a> so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, / now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a> But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm">1 Corinthians 2:2</a> For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a> For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a> 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. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25-26</a> Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. / My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Yes 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,doubtless.<a href="/numbers/14-30.htm">Numbers 14:30</a> Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.<a href="/psalms/126-6.htm">Psalm 126:6</a> He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.<a href="/luke/11-20.htm">Luke 11:20</a> But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.I count.<a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.<a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.the excellency.<a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a> That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;<a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.<a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23,24</a> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: … my.<a href="/luke/1-43.htm">Luke 1:43</a> And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?<a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Luke 20:42-44</a> And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, … <a href="/john/20-13.htm">John 20:13,28</a> And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him… for whom.<a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7</a> But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.<a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">Matthew 19:27-29</a> Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? … <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">1 Corinthians 4:9-13</a> For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men… but dung.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Count</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Doubtless</a> <a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Dung</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Found</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Priceless</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Privilege</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/galatians/3-4.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Count</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Doubtless</a> <a href="/exodus/29-14.htm">Dung</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-14.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/colossians/2-17.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Priceless</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Privilege</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 3</div>1. <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">He warns them to beware of the false teachers;</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">showing that himself has greater cause than they to trust in the righteousness of the law;</a> 7. <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">which he counts as loss, to gain Christ and his righteousness;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">acknowledging his own imperfection and pressing on toward the goal;</a> 15. <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">He exhorts them to be thus minded;</a> 17. <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">and to imitate him,</a> 18. <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">and to decline carnal ways.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>More than that, I count all things as loss Paul emphasizes the totality of his commitment to Christ by considering everything else as a loss. This reflects his radical transformation from a Pharisee who valued the law and his heritage (<a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5-6</a>) to a follower of Christ who sees these as insignificant. The Greek word for "loss" (ζημία) can also mean damage or detriment, indicating that anything apart from Christ is not just less valuable but potentially harmful to spiritual growth.compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord The phrase highlights the supreme value of a personal relationship with Christ. "Knowing" here implies an intimate, experiential knowledge rather than mere intellectual assent. This echoes <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a>, where knowing God is presented as the ultimate boast. The use of "my Lord" underscores Paul's personal devotion and submission to Christ's authority, a significant shift from his previous life under the law.for whom I have lost all things Paul's statement is both literal and metaphorical. He gave up his status, reputation, and possibly material wealth for the sake of Christ. This mirrors the call of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24-26</a>, where followers are urged to deny themselves and take up their cross. Historically, early Christians often faced persecution and loss of social standing, making Paul's words resonate deeply with his audience.I consider them rubbish The term "rubbish" (σκύβαλον) is a strong word that can mean refuse or dung. Paul uses this vivid language to express the worthlessness of his former gains compared to Christ. This reflects a radical re-evaluation of values, akin to the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price in <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a>, where everything is sold to gain something of far greater worth.that I may gain Christ Paul's ultimate goal is to gain Christ, which involves a deep, abiding relationship and union with Him. This is not about earning salvation but about prioritizing Christ above all else. The concept of "gaining" Christ ties into the idea of being found in Him (<a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a>) and reflects the eschatological hope of eternal life with Christ, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a> and <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Philippians, Paul is writing from prison, expressing his deep commitment to Christ and the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church. The letter to the Philippians is addressed to the Christian community there. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> Central to this verse, Jesus is the Messiah and Lord whom Paul seeks to know more deeply, valuing this relationship above all else.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_supremacy_of_knowing_christ.htm">The Supremacy of Knowing Christ</a> Knowing Christ is of surpassing value, far exceeding any earthly gain or status. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but relational and transformative. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Christ may require the loss of worldly possessions, status, or relationships. Paul models a willingness to sacrifice all for the sake of gaining Christ. <a href="/topical/r/rubbish_compared_to_christ.htm">Rubbish Compared to Christ</a> The Greek word for "rubbish" (skubalon) implies something worthless or detestable. This highlights the stark contrast between worldly achievements and the value of Christ. <a href="/topical/p/pursuing_christ_above_all.htm">Pursuing Christ Above All</a> Believers are encouraged to evaluate their priorities and consider what they might need to count as loss in order to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_loss_in_philippians_3_8.htm">What is considered loss in Philippians 3:8?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_passion_for_jesus.htm">What defines being passionate for Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_upward_call_of_god.htm">What is the upward call of God?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'weeping_and_gnashing'.htm">What is the upward call of God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) For the excellency of the knowledge.--The word "excellency" is here strictly used to indicate (as in <a href="/context/2_corinthians/3-9.htm" title="For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more does the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.">2Corinthians 3:9-11</a>) that the knowledge of Christ so surpasses all other knowledge, and, indeed, all other blessings whatever, as to make them less nothing. As Chrysostom says here, "When the sun hath appeared, it is loss to sit by a candle." The light of the candle in the sunlight actually casts a shadow. How that knowledge is gained we learn in <a href="/context/ephesians/3-17.htm" title="That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,">Ephesians 3:17-18</a>, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith: that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may . . . know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge."Dung.--The word appears to mean "refuse" of any kind. The sense adopted in our version is common. Dr. Lightfoot, however, quotes instances of its use for the fragments from a feast, and remarks on the old derivation of the word from that which is "thrown to dogs," which, however etymologically questionable, shows the idea attached to the word. This use would suit well enough with the ideas suggested by the retort of the name "dogs" on the Judaisers.I suffered the loss of all things.--There seems to be here a play on words. These things were (he has said) loss; he suffered the loss of them: and the loss of a loss is a "gain."That I may win (properly, gain) Christ, and be found in him.--The line of thought in these two clauses is like that of <a href="/galatians/4-9.htm" title="But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn you again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto you desire again to be in bondage?">Galatians 4:9</a>, "Now that ye have known God, or rather are known of God." The first idea suggested by the context is that of "gaining Christ," finding Him and laying hold of Him by faith; but this, if taken alone, is unsatisfactory, as resting too much on the action of man. Hence St. Paul adds, and "be found (of God) in Him," drawn into union with Him by the grace of God, so that we may "dwell in Him, and He in us," and be "found" abiding in Him in each day of God's visitation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss. He holds fast the truth which he once learned; he still counts all things as loss in comparison with the one thing needful. The particles used here (see Winer, sect. liii.) correct and strengthen the assertion of the last verse, both as to time, "I count," and as to extent, "all things," not only the privileges mentioned above. For the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. The preposition may be rendered "for the sake of," as in ver. 7, or "because of." The knowledge of Christ is a blessing so surpassing and transcendent that nothing else is worthy to be called good in comparison with that one highest good. Its glory, like the rising sun, overwhelms and hides all lesser lights. My Lord. The pronoun expresses the warmth of his affection, the close personal communion between the apostle and the Savior (see ch. 1:3). For whom I have suffered the loss of all things; rather, I suffered the loss of; literally, I was fined or mulcted; the aorist refers to the time of his conversion. All things (τὰ πάντα); all that I had in the world, my all, all things together (comp. <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a>). He lost his all for Christ, for the sake of possessing Christ: with Christ God will freely give him all things (τὰ πάντα again). And do count them but dung, that I may win Christ. Σκύβαλα (also in Ecclus. 27:4); dung, or perhaps refuse, dogs' meat; comp. <a href="/matthew/15-26.htm">Matthew 15:26, 27</a>. There the Jews were the children, the Gentiles dogs. St. Paul here, as in ver. 2, reverses the terms of the comparison; the legal privileges of the Jew nee but as crumbs thrown to dogs in comparison with the rich blessings of the gospel. Comp. also <a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a>, where our Lord uses the same verbs, to lose and to gain; the whole world is but loss, the Savior says, compared with the never-dying soul. The loss of one's all in this world (St. Paul echoes the sacred words) is as nothing; all things put together are but as dung, compared with the one thing which St. Paul so longed to gain, Christ himself - his presence in the soul, spiritual union with the Lord. "To gain Christ is to lay fast hold upon him, to receive him inwardly into our bosoms, and so to make him ours and ourselves his, that we may be joined to him as our Head, espoused to him as our Husband, incorporated into him as our Nourishment, engrafted in him as our Stock, and laid upon him as a sure Foundation" (Bishop Hall, ' Christ Mystical,' ch. 6, quoted by Bishop EIlicott). <a href="/commentaries/philippians/3-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>More than that, ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I count ἡγοῦμαι (hēgoumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. all things πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. as εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. loss ζημίαν (zēmian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2209.htm">Strong's 2209: </a> Damage, loss, detriment. Probably akin to the base of damazo; detriment. compared to διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. surpassing excellence ὑπερέχον (hyperechon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5242.htm">Strong's 5242: </a> To excel, surpass, be superior. From huper and echo; to hold oneself above, i.e. to excel; participle superior, superiority. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. knowing γνώσεως (gnōseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1108.htm">Strong's 1108: </a> Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. for δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I have lost ἐζημιώθην (ezēmiōthēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2210.htm">Strong's 2210: </a> From zemia; to injure, i.e. to experience detriment. all things. πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. I consider [them] ἡγοῦμαι (hēgoumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. rubbish, σκύβαλα (skybala) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4657.htm">Strong's 4657: </a> Refuse, dregs, dung. Neuter of a presumed derivative of eis and kuon and ballo; what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. Refuse. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. I may gain κερδήσω (kerdēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2770.htm">Strong's 2770: </a> To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. Christ Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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