But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.
— Saint Paul Ancient

Apostle who spread Christianity

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Philippians 3:7-8

Date / Period

c. 60-62 AD

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Philosophical

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https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%203:7-8&version=ESV

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