Philippians 3:18

The way some people live makes them enemies of the cross of Christ—as I've often told you before and repeat again though it pains me so much I want to weep.

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In The King James Version

(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:

In Context

17My friends, copy my example as others do and take note of the way to behave since you have us as a model.

19They will end up being completely lost, these people whose “god” is their physical desires and who are proud of what they should be ashamed of, thinking only about the things of this world.

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Cross References

Leviticus 11:16tawny owl, long-eared owl, gulls, any kind of hawk,

Psalms 119:136My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law.

Jeremiah 9:1How I wish my head was a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears! Then I would weep day and night over all my people who have been killed.

Daniel 4:37So now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, honor, and glorify the King of Heaven, for everything he does is right, and his ways are true. He is able to humble those who are proud.

Acts 20:19I served the Lord in humility and in tears. I put up with the troubles and stress caused by the plots of the Jews.

Romans 9:2how terribly sad I am, how I have never-ending pain in my heart,

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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