Philippians 3:20

But our concern is with heaven; and from thence we expect our Vivifier, our Lord, Jesus the Messiah;

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 their glory their shame; whose thoughts are on things of the earth.

21who will change the body of our abasement, that it may have the likeness of the body of his glory, according to his great power, whereby all things are made subject to him.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:21Jesus saith to him: If thou desirest to be perfect, go, sell thy property, and give to the poor; and there shall be for thee a treasure in heaven; and come thou after me.

Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; for your Father is disposed to give you the kingdom

Acts 1:11and saying to them: Ye Galilean men, why stand ye and look toward heaven? This Jesus, who is taken up from you to heaven, will so come, as ye have seen him ascend to 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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