Philippians 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:8 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:8 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Philippians 3:8 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 3:8
“But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. in: or, for”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:8: things, christ, jesus
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: in...: or, for the acknowledgement”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:8: knowledge, christ, jesus
“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:8: count, things, christ
“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:8: things, christ, jesus
“For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. barren: Gr. idle”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:8: things, knowledge, christ
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