Philippians 3:20

But the State of which we are citizens is in Heaven; and it is from Heaven that we are eagerly looking for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

19The end of such men is Ruin; for their appetites are their God, and they glory in their shame; their minds are given up to earthly things.

21who, by the exercise of his power to bring everything into subjection to himself, will make this body that we have in our humiliation like to that body which he has in his Glory.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:21“If you wish to be perfect,” answered Jesus, “go and sell your property, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me.”

Luke 12:32So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom.

Acts 1:11and said: “Men of Galilee, why are you standing here looking up into the heavens? This very Jesus, who has been taken from you into the heavens, will come in the very way in which you have seen him go into the heavens.”

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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