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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But whatever things were gain to me, these I have esteemed loss because of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whatever things were gain to me, these things I have counted as loss because of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But whatever <i>former</i> things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These things that I once considered valuable, I now consider worthless for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But all those things that I might count as profit I now reckon as loss for Christ's sake. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But whatever things were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of the Messiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But these assets I have come to regard as liabilities because of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />However, what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Yet all that was gain to me--for Christ's sake I have reckoned it loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />However, I consider those things that were gain to me as a loss for Christ. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />But what things were gains to me, these I have counted loss, because of the Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But whatever things were gain to me, these I have esteemed loss because of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> But what things were to me gains, these I have counted, because of the Christ, loss;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But what things were gain to me, these I have thought loss for Christ.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the things which had been to my gain, the same have I considered a loss, for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />[But] whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But these things which once were a gain to me, I counted a loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But these things that were advantages to me, I have accounted losses for the sake of The Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But the things which were gain to me, these I counted loss for Christ.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Those things which were gained to me, these I counted loss for the sake of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />these advantages I renounce for Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Yet all that was gain to me--for Christ's sake I have reckoned it loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But what things were gain to me, these I accounted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />which were <i>once</i> gain to me, I counted loss for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/3-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=574" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Knowing Christ Above All Else</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6</span>as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: Alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hatina (RelPro-NNP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/2771.htm" title="2771: kerdē (N-NNP) -- Gain, advantage, profit. Of uncertain affinity; gain.">gain</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgēmai (V-RIM/P-1S) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">I count 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.">for the sake of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>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…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Luke 14:33</a></span><br />In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/8-36.htm">Mark 8:36-37</a></span><br />What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? / Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-25.htm">Luke 9:25</a></span><br />What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">2 Corinthians 5:16-17</a></span><br />So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. / Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a></span><br />I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Hebrews 11:24-26</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm">1 Corinthians 2:2</a></span><br />For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2-3</a></span><br />Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. / For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16-18</a></span><br />Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. / For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Romans 3:8</a></span><br />Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2-3</a></span><br />Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Philippians 3:4-6,8-10</a></b></br> 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: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Genesis 19:17,26</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-4.htm">Job 2:4</a></b></br> And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Account</a> <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Gains</a> <a href="/galatians/4-23.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Account</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-19.htm">Gains</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">However</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">He warns them to beware of the false teachers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">showing that himself has greater cause than they to trust in the righteousness of the law;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">which he counts as loss, to gain Christ and his righteousness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">acknowledging his own imperfection and pressing on toward the goal;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">He exhorts them to be thus minded;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">and to imitate him,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">and to decline carnal ways.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But whatever was gain to me</b><br>In this phrase, Paul reflects on his past achievements and status, which he once considered valuable. As a Pharisee, Paul had significant religious, social, and educational accomplishments (<a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5-6</a>). His background included being a Hebrew of Hebrews and a zealous follower of the law. This mirrors the cultural context of first-century Judaism, where lineage, adherence to the law, and religious zeal were highly esteemed. Paul’s use of "gain" suggests a ledger or accounting metaphor, indicating things he once considered assets.<p><b>I count as loss</b><br>Paul uses the term "loss" to indicate a complete reevaluation of his values. This is a radical shift from his previous life, where he now views his former gains as liabilities. The Greek word for "count" implies a deliberate and thoughtful decision. This reflects a transformation in Paul's understanding of what is truly valuable, aligning with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a> about the worthlessness of gaining the world but losing one's soul. The concept of loss here is not just a passive acceptance but an active reassessment of priorities.<p><b>for the sake of Christ</b><br>This phrase highlights the reason for Paul's reevaluation: his relationship with Christ. The phrase "for the sake of" indicates a purpose or motivation. Paul’s encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus (Acts 9) was a pivotal moment that redefined his life’s purpose. This reflects the centrality of Christ in Paul's theology, where knowing Christ surpasses all other achievements. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of sacrifice and surrender, as seen in Jesus' call to take up one's cross and follow Him (<a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23</a>). Paul’s transformation is a type of the believer’s journey from self-reliance to Christ-dependence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Philippians, Paul was a former Pharisee who experienced a dramatic conversion to Christianity. His life and teachings are central to understanding the New Testament.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church. The letter to the Philippians was written to encourage and instruct the believers there.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of Christianity, whose life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of the Christian faith. Paul emphasizes the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_true_value_of_christ.htm">The True Value of Christ</a></b><br>Paul’s statement challenges us to evaluate what we consider valuable in our lives. Are we placing Christ above all else, including our achievements and possessions?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redefining_success.htm">Redefining Success</a></b><br>In a world that often measures success by wealth, status, or accomplishments, Paul’s perspective invites us to redefine success as knowing and serving Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_living.htm">Sacrificial Living</a></b><br>Embracing the mindset of counting all things as loss for Christ may require sacrifices. Are we willing to let go of things that hinder our relationship with Him?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Paul’s words encourage us to focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary gains. How can we cultivate an eternal perspective in our daily lives?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>Our identity should be rooted in Christ rather than in worldly achievements. How does this truth impact our self-worth and purpose?<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_philippians_3_7-8_align_with_valuing_good_works.htm">How can Paul’s view of all his achievements as “loss” in Philippians 3:7–8 be reconciled with other Bible passages that stress the value of good works and moral responsibility? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'weeping_and_gnashing'.htm">What is the upward call of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/gain_world,_lose_soul__worth_it.htm">What does it profit to gain the world but lose your soul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_philippians_3_13_mean.htm">What does Philippians 3:13 mean about forgetting the past?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">I counted loss . . .</span>--Not merely worthless, but worse than worthless; because preventing the sense of spiritual need and helplessness which should bring to Christ, and so, while "gaining all the world," tending to the "loss of his own soul." St. Paul first applies this declaration to the Jewish privilege and dignity of which he had spoken. Then, not content with this, he extends it to "all things" which were his to sacrifice for Christ.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ</span>; literally, <span class="accented">but such things as used to be gains to me</span>, <span class="accented">those I have counted as loss for Christ's sake.</span> He used to regard these outward privileges, one by one, as so many items of gain; now he has learned to regard them, all in the aggregate, as so much loss because of Christ. They were loss because confidence in outward things tends to keep the soul from Christ. <span class="greek">Τοῦ γὰρ ἡλίου φανέτος</span>, says Chrysostom, <span class="greek">προσκαθῆσθαι τῷ λύχνῳ ζημία</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/3-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(Alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ἅτινα</span> <span class="translit">(hatina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> </span><span class="str2">Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an asset</span><br /><span class="grk">κέρδη</span> <span class="translit">(kerdē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2771.htm">Strong's 2771: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gain, advantage, profit. Of uncertain affinity; gain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me</span><br /><span class="grk">μοι</span> <span class="translit">(moi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I count as</span><br /><span class="grk">ἥγημαι</span> <span class="translit">(hēgēmai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">loss</span><br /><span class="grk">ζημίαν</span> <span class="translit">(zēmian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2209.htm">Strong's 2209: </a> </span><span class="str2">Damage, loss, detriment. Probably akin to the base of damazo; detriment.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the sake of</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ.</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστὸν</span> <span class="translit">(Christon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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