Philippians 3:20
For our citizenship is in the heavens, whence also a Saviour we await — the Lord Jesus Christ —
Young's Literal Translation
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
Cross References
Psalms 16:11Thou causest me to know the path of life; Fulness of joys [is] with Thy presence, Pleasant things by Thy right hand for ever!
Psalms 73:24With Thy counsel Thou dost lead me, And after honour dost receive me.
Isaiah 26:1In that day sung is this song in the land of Judah: 'We have a strong city, Salvation He doth make walls and bulwark.
Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him, 'If thou dost will to be perfect, go away, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.'
Luke 12:32'Fear not, little flock, because your Father did delight to give you the reign;
Acts 1:11who also said, 'Men, Galileans, why do ye stand gazing into the heaven? this Jesus who was received up from you into the heaven, shall so come in what manner ye saw him going on to the 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 →