What did Paul mean when he said; "I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord"?

Philippians 3:8

ESV - ⁸ 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

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked December 15 2014 • Jeremiah Kaaya