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NASB | Philippians 3:8 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, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 3:8 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, |
Bible Question: Do christians have to count all things lost to learn of God? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Jim! I agreed with Steve's response to your question. And, I would like to add a few comments. The follow of Phil. 3:1-11 goes something like this. 1) Phil. 3:1-2: Warning - Watch out for the Judaizers (false teachers who taught that Christians must be circumcised in order to be saved. 2) Phil. 3:3-6: They put their confidence in the flesh, but Paul had even more reason to boast in the flesh. 3) Phil. 3:7-11: However, everything that Paul had in the flesh meant nothing, because righteousness comes through faith, not through works or achievements. Therefore, the point of Phil. 3:8 is that the only way to "gain Christ" is to give up on all of our attempts to earn salvation and accept it through faith. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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