Philippians 3:18

Philippians 3:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)(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:
• New International Version (NIV)For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.
• New King James Version (NKJV)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:

Context of Philippians 3:18

16Nevertheless, let us live up to the same standard we have attained. 17Brothers and sisters, join in following my example and notice those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. ( For many walk who are enemies of the cross of Messiah—I have often told you about them, and now I am even weeping as I tell you. 19Their end is destruction—their god is their belly and their glory is in their shame. They set their minds on earthly things.) 20For our citizenship is in heaven, and from there we eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

Philippians 3:18 word by word

πολλοὶ γὰρ περιπατοῦσιν οὓς πολλάκις ἔλεγον ὑμῖν, νῦν δὲ καὶ κλαίων λέγω, τοὺς ἐχθροὺς τοῦ σταυροῦ τοῦ Χριστοῦ,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• walkπεριπατέωperipateō · to walkG4043
• of whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• I have toldλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• youσύsu · youG4771
• oftenπολλάκιςpollakis · oftenG4178
• andδέde · thenG1161
• nowνῦνnun · nowG3568
• evenκαίkai · andG2532
• weepingκλαίωklaiō · to weepG2799
• the enemiesἐχθρόςechthros · enemyG2190
• of the crossὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• of the crossσταυρόςstauros · crossG4716
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for Philippians 3:18

• Isaiah 8:11For thus Adonai spoke to me, with a strong hand, warning me that I should not walk in the way of these people, saying:
• Galatians 2:14But when I saw that they were not walking in line with the truth of the Good News, I said to Peter in front of everyone, “If you—being a Jew—live like the Gentiles and not like the Jews, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
• Ephesians 4:17So I tell you this, indeed I insist on it in the Lord—walk no longer as the pagans do, stumbling around in the futility of their thinking.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:11For we hear that some among you are behaving irresponsibly—not busy, but busybodies.
• 2 Peter 2:10especially those who follow after the flesh in its unclean desires and who despise the Lord’s authority. Brazen and arrogant, these people do not tremble while slandering glorious beings;
• Jude 1:13wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved forever.
• 1 Corinthians 6:9Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived! The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, those who practice homosexuality,
• Galatians 5:21envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, just as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit God’s kingdom.
• Ephesians 5:5Know for certain that no immoral, indecent, or greedy person—who is really an idol worshipper at heart—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Messiah and God.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:6and not to overstep his brother and take advantage of him in this matter— because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, as we told you before and solemnly warned you.
• Philippians 1:4always praying with joy in every prayer of mine for you all,
• Psalms 119:136Streams of water run down from my eyes, because they do not observe Your Torah.
• Jeremiah 9:1If only I had a travelers’ lodging place in the wilderness, then I might leave my people and get away from them! For they are all adulterers, a bunch of traitors.
• Jeremiah 13:17But if you will not listen, my soul will sob in secret before such pride, and my eyes will weep bitterly and overflow with tears, for Adonai’s flock will be taken captive.
• Luke 19:41As He drew near and saw Jerusalem, He wept over her,

Commentaries on Philippians 3:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18For many walk, etc - The Judaizing teachers continue to preach, who wish to incorporate circumcision, and other ordinances of the law, with the Gospel. They are the enemies of the cross of Christ - They rather attribute justification to the Levitical sacrifices, than to the sacrificial death of Christ; and thus they are enemies to that cross, and will not suffer persecution for its sake. They please the world, and are in no danger of reproach.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18For many walk - Many live, the Christian life being often in the Scriptures compared with a journey. In order to induce them to imitate those who were the most holy, the apostle says that there were many, even in the church, whom it would not be safe for them to imitate. He evidently here refers mainly to the church at Philippi, though it may be that he meant to make the declaration general, and to say that the same thing existed in other churches. There…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. 18Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ: The identity of the enemies is not certain. They may have been: Jews or Jewish Christians who were proud of their circumcision (as in 3:2) and who emphasized Judaism in a way that did not agree with the message of the cross of Christ; false believers living in a worldly and immoral way (see 3:19); or people who claimed to believe but rejected Paul’s teaching that the good news centers on Christ’s death on the…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. many walk--in such a manner. Follow not evildoers, because they are "many" (Ex 23:2). Their numbers are rather a presumption against their being Christ's "little flock" (Lu 12:32). often--There is need of constant warning. weeping--(Ro 9:2). A hard tone in speaking of the inconsistencies of professors is the very opposite of Paul's spirit, and David's (Psa 119:136), and Jeremiah's (Jr 13:17). The Lord and His apostles, at the same time, speak more…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 3:18

• Covetousness
• Cross
• Hypocrisy
• Love
• Weeping
• Wicked (People)
• Worldliness

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Christ, Messiah
• Belly
• Concision
• Count
• Cross
• Earthly
• Gain
• God
• Mean

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