Philippians 3:8

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,

Cross-reference

Philippians 3:7 introduces the idea of counting gain as loss for Christ — verse 8 intensifies it with 'everything' and 'rubbish'.

In Philippians 3:10, Paul explains that knowing Christ personally includes sharing his sufferings — the goal for which he counts all loss.

In Philippians 3:13, Paul continues the same thought: forgetting the past and pressing forward — directly building on counting all as loss.

Philippians 4:11 shows Paul's contentment in any circumstance — a practical outworking of counting all as loss for Christ.

Ephesians 3:8 pairs Paul's humility with the boundless riches of Christ—directly mirroring the surpassing worth of knowing Christ above all.

John 14:20 Parallel

John 14:20 reveals mutual indwelling in Christ — the deep relational knowledge Paul considers loss for.

John 14:7 Parallel

John 14:7 ties knowing Jesus to knowing the Father — the same surpassing knowledge Paul treasures above all.

John 17:3 Parallel

John 17:3 defines eternal life as knowing God and Christ — exactly what Paul counts all loss to gain.

Ephesians 3:19 speaks of knowing a love that surpasses knowledge—directly paralleling the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.

Ephesians 3:18 Related theme

Ephesians 3:18 urges grasping the vast dimensions of Christ's love—a direct outworking of the supreme value of knowing Christ.

Acts 20:24 Parallel

Acts 20:24 has Paul deeming his life worthless for his mission – direct parallel to counting all as loss to gain Christ.

Luke 10:22 Parallel

In Luke 10:22, Jesus declares that only he reveals the Father — Paul's surpassing worth of knowing Christ is this exclusive knowledge.

Luke 10:21 Related theme

In Luke 10:21, Jesus thanks the Father for revealing truth to the humble — Paul counts his own achievements as loss to receive this.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

In Romans 8:18, Paul similarly counts present sufferings as nothing compared to future glory — the same mindset of valuing Christ above all.

1 Corinthians 2:2 shows Paul's single-minded focus on knowing Christ crucified — the same priority as Phil 3:8.

1 Corinthians 4:9–13 Historical context

1 Corinthians 4:9-13 details Paul's apostolic sufferings — the 'loss of all things' he mentions in Philippians 3:8.

Matthew 19:27-29 records Peter leaving everything for Christ and Jesus promising reward — parallels Paul's counting all as loss to gain Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:4 reveals the glory of Christ as the gospel's light — the surpassing worth Paul treasures.

Matthew 16:17 Related theme

In Matthew 16:17, Jesus says Peter's confession came by divine revelation — Paul's knowledge of Christ is likewise a gift from God.

In Matthew 13:44-46, the parables of treasure and pearl illustrate selling everything for Christ—exactly Paul's point of counting all as loss.

Matthew 11:25 Related theme

In Matthew 11:27, Jesus says only the Son reveals the Father — Paul's surpassing knowledge of Christ comes through this revelation.

2 Corinthians 4:6 describes the light of knowledge of God's glory in Christ — the knowledge Paul deems supreme.

In Jeremiah 9:24, boasting in knowing the Lord is the only true boast — Paul's surpassing worth of knowing Christ directly echoes this.

Colossians 2:2 Related theme

Colossians 2:2 aims for full understanding of Christ as the mystery of God—the same supreme knowledge Paul counts all as loss for.

Colossians 2:3 reveals all treasures are hidden in Christ, explaining why knowing Him surpasses everything else.

2 Corinthians 11:23–27 Historical context

2 Corinthians 11:23-27 lists Paul's hardships — a concrete example of the suffering and loss he endured for Christ.

Galatians 1:16 recounts God revealing His Son in Paul — the personal knowledge for which Paul counts all loss.

2 Peter 3:18 Related theme

2 Peter 3:18 exhorts growth in knowledge of Christ—directly aligning with Paul's all-consuming pursuit of knowing Him.

Luke 14:26 Parallel

In Luke 14:26, Jesus demands hating family and life for His sake — the same radical renunciation Paul exemplifies.

2 Corinthians 5:16 explains that Paul no longer knows Christ from a worldly viewpoint — the new perspective that makes everything else loss.

In Galatians 6:14, Paul similarly boasts only in the cross, counting the world as crucified to him — echoing the same renunciation of all for Christ.

John 10:14 Allusion

John 10:14 deepens the concept of 'knowing Christ' — it is a personal, intimate knowledge as the Good Shepherd knows his sheep.

Luke 18:23 Contrast

Luke 18:23 shows the rich ruler grieving because he cannot part with his wealth — the opposite of Paul's joyful counting all as loss for Christ.

Luke 14:33 Parallel

In Luke 14:26, Jesus demands hating family and life for His sake — the same radical renunciation Paul exemplifies.

Luke 5:11 Parallel

In Luke 5:11, the disciples leave everything to follow Jesus — a narrative example of counting all as loss for Christ.

Mark 10:30 Parallel

In Mark 10:30, Jesus promises hundredfold reward to those who leave all for Him — the gain Paul pursues by counting all as loss.

Mark 1:18 Parallel

In Mark 1:18, the disciples leave their nets to follow Jesus — a concrete example of counting all as loss for Christ.

Matthew 19:29 promises reward for leaving everything for Christ — Paul embodies this by counting all loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.

Matthew 18:8 commands cutting off a causing hand for eternal life — radical sacrifice parallel to Paul counting all as loss for Christ.

Hosea 2:20 Parallel

Hosea 2:20 speaks of betrothal and knowing the LORD — paralleling Paul's intimate knowledge of Christ as surpassing worth.

Isaiah 2:20 Parallel

Isaiah 2:20 depicts people casting away idols — mirroring Paul's counting everything as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.

In 2 Timothy 1:12, Paul expresses total confidence in Christ despite suffering — reflecting the same commitment that values Christ above all.

Proverbs 8:11 says wisdom is better than all desires — the same 'nothing compares' logic Paul applies to knowing Christ.

Psalm 73:25 Parallel

Psalm 73:25 expresses desire for nothing besides God — the same total devotion Paul shows in counting all loss for knowing Christ.

1 John 5:20 Parallel

1 John 5:20 affirms that knowing the true God through Christ is eternal life — Paul counts all as loss for that same surpassing knowledge.

In Jeremiah 9:23, God warns against boasting in wisdom, strength, or riches — Paul counts all such things as loss for Christ.

Ephesians 1:18 Related theme

Ephesians 1:18 prays for enlightened hearts to know the riches of Christ's inheritance—echoing the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.

1 John 1:3 Related theme

In 1 John 1:3, fellowship with Christ is proclaimed—the very thing Paul gains by losing all.

Proverbs 3:14 values wisdom's profit above silver and gold — similarly Paul counts all material gain as loss for Christ.

2 Peter 1:3 Related theme

2 Peter 1:3 ties knowledge of Christ to receiving everything for life—reinforcing the supreme value of knowing Him.

2 Timothy 4:6 describes Paul's life as a drink offering — his total sacrifice mirrors counting all as loss for Christ.

Proverbs 8:35 promises life and favor to those who find wisdom — Paul finds these in knowing Christ, the ultimate wisdom.

Proverbs 23:23 urges buying truth at any cost — Paul's loss of all things is the price to gain Christ, the truth.

Luke 2:11 Related theme

In Luke 2:11, Jesus is announced as Savior and Lord — the surpassing worth that makes all else loss for Paul.

Luke 17:10 Parallel

Luke 17:10 echoes the same posture of counting one's own works as nothing before God — we are unworthy servants, just as Paul counts all as loss for Christ.

John 16:3 Contrast

John 16:3 shows the tragic result of not knowing Christ — the opposite of Paul's surpassing knowledge.

John 17:8 Parallel

John 17:8 shows disciples coming to know Jesus' divine origin — the knowledge Paul values above everything.

John 20:28 Parallel

John 20:28 records Thomas's confession 'My Lord and my God' — parallel to Paul's personal confession of Christ as Lord of surpassing worth.

Ephesians 1:17 Related theme

Ephesians 1:17 prays for revelation in the knowledge of God — closely related to Paul's pursuit of knowing Christ.

John 13:13 Related theme

John 13:13 affirms Jesus as Teacher and Lord — the very title that makes knowing him surpassingly valuable for Paul.

1 Peter 2:7 Related theme

1 Peter 2:7 calls Christ precious to believers—echoing the surpassing worth of knowing Him in Philippians 3:8.

1 Corinthians 12:31 points beyond spiritual gifts to a more excellent way (love) — paralleling Paul's valuing knowing Christ above all.

Psalm 148:13 Related theme

Psalm 148:13 exalts God's name above all, paralleling Paul's view that knowing Christ surpasses everything else.