Philippians 3:20

For our citizenship[3:20] is in heaven; from whence we also look for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

In Context

19whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.

21who will transform the body of our humiliation, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working with which he is able also to subject all things to himself.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him: If thou desirest to be perfect, go, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.

Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Acts 1:11who also said: Men of Galilee, why stand ye looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye saw him going into heaven.

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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