More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ
– Philippians 3:8
It was for Christ Himself that Paul was willing to suffer the loss of all things and count them but rubbish. He saw the surpassing value of knowing Christ and desired to gain Him.
Adapted from Philippians: That I May Gain Christ by Titus Chu, page 186