Philippians 3:20

Philippians 3:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
• New International Version (NIV)But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
• English Standard Version (ESV)But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Context of Philippians 3:20

18For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory is in their shame; and they are focused on earthly things. Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of his glorious body, by the power that enables him to subject everything to himself.

Philippians 3:20 word by word

ἡμῶν γὰρ τὸ πολίτευμα ἐν οὐρανοῖς ὑπάρχει ἐξ οὗ καὶ σωτῆρα ἀπεκδεχόμεθα κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• conversationὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• conversationπολίτευμαpoliteuma · citizenshipG4175
• isὑπάρχωhuparchō · be alreadyG5225
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• heavenοὐρανόςouranos · heavenG3772
• fromἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• whenceὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• we lookἀπεκδέχομαιapekdechomai · to expectG553
• for the Saviourσωτήρsōtēr · saviorG4990
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for Philippians 3:20

• Philippians 1:18What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice
• Psalms 16:11You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures.
• Psalms 17:15But I will see your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with your presence.
• Psalms 73:24You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me up in glory.
• Proverbs 15:24For the prudent the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
• Matthew 6:19“Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
• Matthew 19:21“If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• Luke 12:21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”
• Luke 14:14And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
• 2 Corinthians 4:18So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that if our earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, not made with hands.
• Ephesians 2:6He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus,
• Colossians 1:5because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth, the gospel
• Colossians 3:1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
• Hebrews 10:34For you sympathized with the prisoners and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, because you know that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession.
• 1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Commentaries on Philippians 3:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Our conversation is in heaven - ̔ - · Our city, or citizenship, or civil rights. The word properly signifies the administration, government, or form of a republic or state; and is thus used by Demosthenes, page 107, 25, and 262, 27. Edit. Reiske. It signifies also a republic, a city, or the inhabitants of any city or place; or a society of persons living in the same place, and under the same rules and laws. See more in Schleusner. While those gross and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20For our conversation is in heaven - That is, this is true of all who are sincere Christians. It is a characteristic of Christians, in contradistinction from those who are the “enemies of the cross,” that their conversation is in heaven. The word “conversation” we now apply almost entirely to oral discourse. It formerly, however, meant conduct in general, and it is usually employed in this sense in the Scriptures; see the notes at Phlippians 1:27, where…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-21Verses 12-21 This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. He reached forth, stretched himself forward towards his point; expressions showing great concern to become more and more like unto Christ. He who runs a race, must never…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20In contrast, believers know that their true home is in heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ (see Ephesians 2:19). So they focus their thoughts on heavenly things (see Colossians 3:1–2; compare 1 Corinthians 15:19; 1 Peter 2:11). They also focus their thoughts on Christ’s return (see 1 Corinthians 1:7; Titus 2:13).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. our conversation--rather, "our state" or "country"; our citizenship: our life as citizens. We are but pilgrims on earth; how then should we "mind earthly things?" (Php 3:19; He 11:9, 10, 13-16). Roman citizenship was then highly prized; how much more should the heavenly citizenship (Ac 22:28; compare Lu 10:20)? is--Greek, "has its existence." in heaven--Greek, "in the heavens." look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ--"We wait for (so the same…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 3:20

• Citizens
• Commonwealth
• Jesus Continued
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In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Jesus
• Christ, Messiah
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Jesus Christ
• Belly
• Book
• Concision
• Conversation
• Count

Commentaries on Philippians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings