The term "Gainer" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of gaining, particularly in the context of spiritual and material wealth, is addressed throughout Scripture. The Bible provides guidance on the pursuit of gain, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material possessions.

Spiritual Gain

The Bible frequently contrasts spiritual gain with worldly gain, urging believers to seek treasures in heaven rather than on earth. In Matthew 6:19-21 , Jesus teaches, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." This passage highlights the eternal value of spiritual gain, encouraging believers to focus on their relationship with God and the pursuit of righteousness.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the concept of spiritual gain in Philippians 3:7-8 , where he writes, "But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ." Paul emphasizes that true gain is found in knowing Christ and living according to His will, rather than in accumulating worldly achievements or possessions.

Material Gain

While the Bible does not condemn material wealth, it warns against the dangers of prioritizing it over spiritual matters. In 1 Timothy 6:9-10 , Paul cautions, "Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." This passage underscores the potential spiritual peril associated with the pursuit of material gain, urging believers to maintain a proper perspective on wealth.

Proverbs 11:28 further reinforces this idea: "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf." The wisdom literature of the Bible consistently teaches that reliance on material wealth is ultimately futile, while righteousness and trust in God lead to true prosperity.

Eternal Perspective

The Bible encourages believers to adopt an eternal perspective on gain, recognizing that earthly possessions are temporary and that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with God. In Mark 8:36 , Jesus poses the rhetorical question, "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?" This question challenges believers to consider the ultimate cost of prioritizing worldly gain over spiritual well-being.

In summary, while the Bible acknowledges the reality of both spiritual and material gain, it consistently emphasizes the superiority of spiritual wealth. Believers are encouraged to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, trusting that all necessary things will be added to them (Matthew 6:33).(n.) One who gains.

A Question Whether the Man who Causes the Death of a Good Man is ...
... Chapter VII. A question whether the man who causes the death of a good
man is guilty, if the good man is the gainer by his death. ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter vii a question whether.htm

Profit and Loss
... perhaps, if even pampered, and has no fault to find with its owner; but as your
poor soul how that is getting on, and you will find it not a gainer, but in ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/profit and loss.htm

The Sadducees.
... regards whatever wickedness a man may have committed in life, provided he may have
been reconciled to the injured party, he has been a gainer (by transgression ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter xxiv the sadducees.htm

The Exhortation of the Last HomilyIs Continued in This. ...
... Even when he had pierced his ribs in every direction, he was no gainer thereby;
for he spoiled him not of his hidden treasure, but he made him more conspicuous ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily v the exhortation of.htm

Of Men's Shrinking from this Second Repentance and Exomologesis ...
... I give no place to bashfulness when I am a gainer by its loss; when itself in some
son exhorts the man, saying, "Respect not me; it is better that I perish ...
/.../tertullian/on repentance/chapter x of mens shrinking from.htm

Preface.
... world. The result of the renewed struggle can not be doubtful: in all
theological controversies, truth is the gainer in the end. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the person of christ/preface.htm

The Warning Neglected
... If he finds that by the rise or fall of the markets, he will be either a gainer
or loser, that part of the day's news will be the most important to him. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the warning neglected.htm

Third Sunday in Lent
... But not the world's love is to be our pattern, which seeks only its own advantage,
and loves only so long as it is the gainer thereby; we must love even as ...
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1 John ii. 8
... reference only to the true Self, which, from the nature of the case, cannot be made
an offering for others; which must, on the contrary, be the gainer by all ...
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Of Pure and Entire Resignation of Self, for the Obtaining Liberty ...
... "My Son, lose thyself and thou shalt find Me. Stand still without all choosing
and all thought of self, and thou shalt ever be a gainer. ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xxxvii of pure and.htm

Gainer (3 Occurrences)
...Gainer (3 Occurrences). Psalms 10:3 Because the wicked hath boasted Of the desire
of his soul, And a dishonest gainer he hath blessed, He hath despised Jehovah. ...
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Dishonest (33 Occurrences)
... (YLT NAS NIV). Psalms 10:3 Because the wicked hath boasted Of the desire of his
soul, And a dishonest gainer he hath blessed, He hath despised Jehovah. (YLT). ...
/d/dishonest.htm - 16k

Gaineth (1 Occurrence)

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Boasted (12 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Psalms 10:3 Because the wicked hath boasted Of the desire of his soul,
And a dishonest gainer he hath blessed, He hath despised Jehovah. (YLT). ...
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Gained (66 Occurrences)

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Troubling (51 Occurrences)
... wise of heart. (YLT). Proverbs 15:27 A dishonest gainer is troubling his
house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth. (YLT). Isaiah 7:6 ...
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Despised (96 Occurrences)
... Psalms 10:3 Because the wicked hath boasted Of the desire of his soul, And a dishonest
gainer he hath blessed, He hath despised Jehovah. (YLT). ...
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Papyrus (4 Occurrences)
... Heidelberg codex (14) (7th century), which contains Zechariah 4:6 through Malachi
4:5. Oxyrhynchus 846 (15) (6th century) contains Am 2. A gainer papyrus (16 ...
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Hating (95 Occurrences)
... reproof dieth. (YLT). Proverbs 15:27 A dishonest gainer is troubling his
house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth. (YLT). Proverbs ...
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