Lenten Season · Fifth Sunday of Lent · Year C
Philippians 3:8-14
No Confidence in the Flesh
April 2, 2028
Overview & Insights
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
First Conclusion: Call to Rejoice “With this communication about Epaphroditus now the epistle seems to be at an end” (Ewald, ad loc.). If so, nothing remains but a final word of greeting. The reader is therefore prepared for Finally.
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Commentary
Philippians 3 Commentaries BibleHub
Verse-by-verse classic commentaries gathered on Paul's 'loss for the sake of Christ.'
Philippians 3 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A plain-language walk through the chapter's teaching on knowing Christ.
Commentary on Philippians 3:4b-14 Working Preacher
A scholar's commentary written specifically for this Sunday in the lectionary cycle.
Philippians 3:4b-14 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused reading on confession and patience in the Lenten race toward Christ.
Philippians 3 Commentaries StudyLight
Many complete commentaries on Philippians 3 gathered on one passage page.
Philippians 3 (Haydock Commentary) Haydock Commentary
A Catholic commentary tradition reading of Paul's counting all things as loss.
Background & Word Study
The Church Fathers
Questions preachers ask
What does Paul count as loss?
Paul lists his impeccable credentials and then counts them all loss compared to knowing Christ (Philippians 3:4b–8). Righteousness comes not from the law but through faith, so he presses on toward the goal.
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