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Philippians 3:7 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" However, I consider those things that were gain to me as a loss for Christ. "
Philippians 3:7
Verse in Context
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5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;
6 concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
7 However, I consider those things that were gain to me as a loss for Christ.
8 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
9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith,
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Philippians 3:1
"Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe."
Philippians 3:2
"Beware of the dogs; beware of the evil workers; beware of the false circumcision."
Philippians 3:3
"For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;"
Philippians 3:4
"though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has confidence in the flesh, I yet more:"
Philippians 3:5
"circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;"
Philippians 3:6
"concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless."
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