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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:7

But what things were gain - The credit and respect which I had, as being zealously attached to the law, and to the traditions of the elders, I counted loss for Christ - I saw that this could stand me in no stead; that all my acts of righteousness were nothing on which I could depend for salvation; and that Christ crucified could alone profit me; for I found that it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sin. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:8

I count all things but loss - Not only my Jewish privileges, but all others of every kind; with every thing that men count valuable or gainful, or on which they usually depend for salvation. The excellency of the knowledge of Christ - That superior light, information, and blessedness which come through the Gospel of Jesus Christ; justification through his blood, sanctification by his Spirit, and eternal glory through his merits and intercession. These are the blessings held out to us by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:5

Verse 5 5.Circumcised on the eighth day It is literally— “The circumcision of the eighth day.” There is no difference, however, in the sense, for the meaning is, that he was circumcised in the proper manner, and according to the appointment of the law (173). Now this customary circumcision was reckoned of superior value; and, besides, it was a token of the race to which he belonged; on which he touches immediately afterwards. For the case was not the same as to foreigners, for after they had... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:6

Verse 6 6.As to the righteousness which is in the law There can be no doubt he means by this the entire righteousness of the law, for it were too meagre a sense to understand it exclusively of the ceremonies. The meaning, therefore, is more general — that he cultivated an integrity of life, such as might be required on the part of a man that was devoted to the law. To this, again, it is objected, that the righteousness of the law is perfect in the sight of God. For the sum of it is — that men... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:7

Verse 7 7.What things were gain to me He says, that those things were gain to him, for ignorance of Christ is the sole reason why we are puffed up with a vain confidence. Hence, where we see a false estimate of one’s own excellence, where we see arrogance, where we see pride, there let us be assured that Christ is not known. On the other hand, so soon as Christ shines forth all those things that formerly dazzled our eyes with a false splendor instantly vanish, or at least are disesteemed. Those... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:8

Verse 8 8.Nay more, I reckon. He means, that he continues to be of the same mind, because it often happens, that, transported with delight in new things, we forget everything else, and afterwards we regret it. Hence Paul, having said that he renounced all hinderances, that he might gain Christ, now adds, that he continues to be of this mind. For the sake of the excellency of the knowledge He extols the gospel in opposition to all such notions as tend to beguile us. For there are many things... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:1-16

The 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 addition to what he has already said, he has only this further to say. He falls back on what has already been noticed as the key-note of the Epistle. Addressing them as his brethren, he calls upon them to rejoice in the Lord. He recognized no joy but what was in the Lord. We... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:4-7

The apostle's estimate of his high privileges as a Jew. The Judaists arrogated to themselves high privileges by virtue of their descent. The apostle shows that they can claim no superiority of privilege above himself, though he finds in these very privileges a quite insufficient ground of religious confidence. I. HE REPUDIATES SACRAMENTAL EFFICACY . "Circumcised the eighth day." He was thus distinguished alike from the proselyte, who was circumcised on his conversion, and from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:4-7

Pride of birth and breeding. Having touched on the subject of self-confidence, Paul can quote his own experience on the point. For many years he thought he might plume himself even more than other men on his pedigree and his personal rower. He had lived in the haze of self-satisfaction, and could quote a genealogy and personal record second to none. It becomes amusing in a Pharisee of the first century, and yet we have people who are just as ridiculous in their pride of birth and of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:4-8

The cost and the value of personal Christianity. "Though I might also have confidence in the flesh," etc. Notice— I. THE COST WHICH THE APOSTLE PAID FOR HIS CHRISTIANITY . Metaphorically he sold a property that he at one time valued beyond, all price, and that his countrymen regarded as the wealthiest inheritance. Here he gives a summary of the distinguished privileges which belonged to him. 1 . He refers to his Church status. "Circumcised the eighth day."... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:4-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:4-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:4-8

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