Yea, verily, and (αλλα μεν ουν γε κα). Five particles before Paul proceeds (yea, indeed, therefore, at least, even), showing the f…

Yes, doubtless, and I count all things but loss. Not only those things which he had just specified, and which he himself had possessed, he…

For the excellency of the knowledge.—The word “excellency” is used here strictly to indicate (as in [Reference 2 Corinthians 3:9-1…

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yet doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the know…

“What is more” introduces a clause stressing that Paul’s experience on the Damascus road had produced a strong and lasting impression. The merits o…

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 thin…

Yea, doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss
Not only the things before mentioned, but anything, and everything…

Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs (Isaiah 56:10); the apostle seems t…

Previously, the Apostle proposed the example believers should follow; here, he shows whose example they should avoid. He does three things in this …