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 Living Translation (NLT)But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.

Context of Philippians 3:20

18For 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: 19whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things 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 then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
• Psalms 16:11You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
• Psalms 17:15As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.
• Psalms 73:24You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
• Proverbs 15:24The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.
• Matthew 6:19“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;
• Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
• Luke 12:21“So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
• Luke 14:14And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
• 2 Corinthians 4:18while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
• Ephesians 2:6and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
• Colossians 1:5because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
• Colossians 3:1If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.
• Hebrews 10:34for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.
• 1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to 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
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Jesus
• Belly
• Book
• Concision
• Conversation
• Count
• Earthly
• Gain
• God

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