But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—

Straining Toward the Goal

Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.

But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Final Greetings

Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.