rwp - Philippians:3:7

rwp@Philippians:3:7 @{Were gain to me} (\en moi kerd\). "Were gains (plural, see on ¯1:21|) to me (ethical dative)." Paul had natural pride in his Jewish attainments. He was the star of hope for Gamaliel and the Sanhedrin. {Have I counted} (\hgmai\). Perfect middle indicative, state of completion and still true. {Loss} (\zmian\). Old word for damage, loss. In N.T. only in Phil. and strkjv@Acts:27:10,21|. Debit side of the ledger, not credit.