Philippians 3:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For our conversationa is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: ”

Philippians 3:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 cros...
Philippians 3:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(9) For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: (9) He sets against these fellows true pastors who neglect earthly things, and aspire to heave...
Philippians 3:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Php_3:17-21. A Contrast. The Philippians are to follow Paul's example in this matter. It is needed because many live very differently. They are a great grief to him; indulging in gross living and e...
Philippians 3:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

conversation . Greek. politeuma , Only here in N.T. It sec, in the Septuagint and in. Macc. 12.7. The seat of the government of which we are citizens (Greek. polites), and of which we have both r...
Philippians 3:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

20 But our conversation is in heaven This statement overturns all empty shows, in which pretended ministers of the gospel are accustomed to glory, and he indirectly holds up to odium all the...
Philippians 3:20 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2156 OF FOLLOWING GOOD EXAMPLES Philippians 3:17 ; Philippians 3:20 . Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.…For our conver...
Philippians 3:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Our conversation is in heaven - Ἡμως - το πολιτευμα· Our city, or citizenship, or civil rights. Th...
Philippians 3:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For our conversation is in heaven;— They who have occasion to make use of this text, commonly attempt to mend our translation, asserting that the word πολιτευμα should not be rendered conversation...
Philippians 3:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Our conversation - our life as citizens х politeuma ( G4175 ), from politeuomai (...
Philippians 3:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dangers and Hopes of the Present Situation V. Interjected Warnings ( Philippians 3:1-21 ) § 11. Philippians 3:1-6 . Finally (lit. 'For the rest'), my brethren , brings the close of the lett...
Philippians 3:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 7. Words of Warning ( Philippians 3:1 to Philippians 4:3 ). (1) AGAINST THE JUDAISERS. ( a ) Warning against confidence “ in the flesh,” illustrated by his own renunciation of all Jewish...
Philippians 3:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 16 OUR CITY AND OUR COMING KING. Philippians 3:20-21 (R.V.) To live amid the things, of earth, and in constant converse with them, a life in the power of Christ's resurrection, and in...
Philippians 3:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Pressing on “unto the Prize” Philippians 3:13-21 The nearer the saint comes to the perfect life, the farther he feels from it. It is only when we have climbed the foothills that we realize how...
Philippians 3:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is the great chapter of the autobiography of Paul. First, he emphasized the story of his past in a most remarkable way. Then referring to these things as gains (the word in the original is plura...
Philippians 3:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(17) В¶ 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...
Philippians 3:20 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

HEAVENLY CITIZENSHIP ‘Our conversation [or citizenship] is in heaven.’ Php_3:20 If we pondered more deeply the cost of our redemption we should prize more highly the privileges of our citizens...
Philippians 3:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For our conversation is in heaven ,.... The Ethiopic version renders it, "we have our city in heaven"; and the words may be truly rendered, "our citizenship is in heaven"; that is, the city whereof...
Philippians 3:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Ver. 20. For our conversation ] Our civil conversation, or our burgessship, a while we live b...
Philippians 3:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For our conversation is in heaven We that are true Christians are of a very different spirit, and act in a quite different manner. The original expression, πολιτευμα, rendered conversation, is a wo...
Philippians 3:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

It is far from irksome to the apostle to turn again to speak of "rejoicing in the Lord." Simple and elementary as is his exhortation, he is not wearied in repeating "the same things..... For you it i...
Philippians 3:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle Urges His Own Example. A. D. 62. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and m...
Philippians 3:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For our conversation is in heaven; he here adds a further reason why he would have them to be fellow followers of him, and such-like as he, because though they were not already in heaven, yet their...
Philippians 3:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

His Knowing Of Christ Involves Participation With Him In The Power Of His Resurrection, And Equal Participation With Him in His Sufferings, By Himself Recognising That He Has Died With Christ. And H...
Philippians 3:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 3:20 . For our conversation is in heaven. —“Our” is emphatic, contrasting with the “earthly things” just named. “Conversation” is that to which we most...
Philippians 3:20 - Scofield Reference Notes

Saviour See note, ( See Scofield) - ( Romans 1:16 ).
Philippians 3:20 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:19-20 I. Others, says St. Paul, have their mind set upon things below; appetite is their god; they make the Gospel itself a means of worldly gain; what they pride themselves upon is...
Philippians 3:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 3:1 . Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. As much as to say, «If this were the last sentence that I should write to you, I would say, Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord....
Philippians 3:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 3:2 . Beware of dogs, judaizing teachers and false apostles, which bite and devour the flock; dogs which bark in ignorance against the person of Christ, and the gospel of God our Savio...
Philippians 3:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord . This word "finally" (τὸ λοιπόν is frequently used by St. Paul to introduce a practical conclusion after the doctri...
Philippians 3:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A warning call:
Philippians 3:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:7 ; 1 Peter 1:3 ; 1 Peter 1:4 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:10 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:16 ; 2 Corinthians 4:18 ; 2 Corinthians 5:1 ; 2 Corinthians 5:8 ; 2 Peter 3:12-14 ; 2 Thessalonians...
Philippians 3:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Our conversation — The Greek word is of a very extenslve meaning: our citizenship, our thoughts, our affections, are already in heaven.

Philippians 3:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 3:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Philippians 3:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 3:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 3:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 3:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - Scofield Reference Notes

Philippians 3:20 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 3:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 3:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 3:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 3:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 3:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes