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Philippians 3:20

Philippians 3:20
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Who shall change our vile body,.... Which is defiled with sin, attended with frailty, and is mortal; and being dead, is sown and laid in the grave in corruption, weakness, and dishonour: in the Greek…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For 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,”…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Our conversation is in heaven - Ἡμως - το πολιτευμα· Our city, or citizenship, or civil rights. The word properly signifies the administration, government, or form of a republic or state; and is thus…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Philippians 3:17-21

He closes the chapter with warnings and exhortations.

I. He warns them against following the examples of seducers and evil teachers (Phi 3:18, Phi 3:19): Many walk, of whom I have told you often, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For The A.V., by marking Php 3:18-19 as a parenthesis, connects this "for" with Php 3:17. But there is no need for this. A suppressed link of thought is easily seen and expressed between Php 3:19-20;…