Philippians 3:19

Whose end is destruction, whose god is the stomach, and whose glory is in their shame, whose minds are fixed on the things of the earth.

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Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

In Context

18For there are those, of whom I have given you word before, and do so now with sorrow, who are haters of the cross of Christ;

20For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ:

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:29Why then are you looking with envy on my offerings of meat and of meal which were ordered by my word, honouring your sons before me, and making yourselves fat with all the best of the offerings of Israel, my people?

Psalms 17:14With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom you make full with your secret wealth: they are full of children; after their death their offspring take the rest of their goods.

Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all dogs without tongues, unable to make a sound; stretched out dreaming, loving sleep.

Ezekiel 34:3You take the milk and are clothed with the wool, you put the fat beasts to death, but you give the sheep no food.

Micah 3:5This is what the Lord has said about the prophets by whom my people have been turned from the right way; who, biting with their teeth, say, Peace; and if anyone puts nothing in their mouths they make ready for war against him.

Habakkuk 2:15A curse on him who gives his neighbour the wine of his wrath, making him overcome with strong drink from the cup of his passion, so that you may be a witness of their shame!

Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:18-21

The Apostle Urges His Own Example. ( a. d. 62.) 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) 20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21 Who shall change… Read the whole commentary →

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