DiscipleDeck
Get started
Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:8

Philippians 3:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

doubtless: ; ; ; ;

I count: ;

the excellency: ; ; ; , ; ; , , , , ; ; , ; ; ; , ; ; ; , ;

my: , ; ,

for whom: ; ; ; ;

but dung: ; ; ;

win: ; ;

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotionalSave my progress

Recommended reading

More for Philippians 3:8

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Philippians 3 — OverviewPhilippians 3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHe cautions them against judaizing seducers (ver. 1-3) and proposes his own example: and here he enumerates the privileges of his Jewish state which he rejected (ver. 4-8), describes the matter of his own choice…Philippians 3 — OverviewPhilippians 3 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePhilippians 3:1, He warns them to beware of the false teachers of the circumcision; Philippians 3:4, shewing that himself has greater cause than they to trust in the righteousness of the law; Philippians 3:7, which…Philippians 3 — OverviewPhilippians 3 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the apostle cautions the Philippians against false teachers, whom he describes as evil men, and exhorts them to walk as they had him, and other faithful ministers for an example. And whereas these…Philippians 3:1-16Philippians 3:1-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe true circumcision. Contemplated close of the Epistle. "Finally my brethren, rejoice in the Lord." It would seem that, at this point, the apostle contemplated bringing the Epistle to a close. He intimates that, in…Philippians 3:1-21Philippians 3:1-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONPhilippians 3:4-8Philippians 3:4-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe apostle here proposes himself for an example of trusting in Christ only, and not in his privileges as an Israelite. I. He shows what he had to boast of as a Jew and a Pharisee. Let none think that the apostle…
commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionThe Bankrupt and the BillionaireThe Gospel is a trade. Jesus took your debt; you got His fortune. He got the hell He didn't deserve so you could get the heaven you didn't earn.DiscipleDecksermonDiscourse 9Sermon 29 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 9 “‘No man can serve two masters; For either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he...John WesleydevotionThe Three Lights on the ShoreGod doesn't usually shout; He guides. If you are stuck, check your three lights. If they aren't lined up, the safest thing to do is drift; wait and pray. But if they are aligned, stop hesitating. Trust the Captain and pull into the harbor.Discipledeck devotionThe Golden Chain You are not holding onto a rope; you are held by a chain. Your salvation started in the mind of God before time began, and it will finish in the presence of God when time ends. You are safe. Read Romans 8:31-39 today—it is the victory song of the Golden ChainDiscipledeckdevotionThe Wedding Ring and the Family MealBaptism is your wedding ring; Communion is your anniversary dinner. One declares you are married; the other keeps the love fresh. Don't be a secret believer. Jesus was not ashamed to die for you publicly, so don't be ashamed to live for Him publiclyDiscipledeck devotionThe Impossible DebtYou cannot pay for your own sins. Imagine trying to empty the ocean with a spoon, that is what it is like trying to pay God back with your good works. Stop trying to pay the debt yourself. Admit that you need a Savior.DiscipleDeck