Philippians 3:8 | Pastor Burns' Study Notes
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, — Philippians 3:8
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Paul goes even further now. It is not just his old Jewish advantages that are loss-he says all things are loss compared to the excellency of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord. Knowing Christ is far superior to everything he gave up.
Paul says he suffered the loss of all things and counted them but dung, that he might win Christ. His spiritual pedigree, his reputation, and all the things he once prized had no value compared to Jesus. Some believe Paul even lost family and earthly standing when he followed Christ. But Paul says plainly-it was worth it. What he gained in Christ far outweighed what he lost in the world.