Philippians 3:19

Translations

Modern

Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.

Traditional

Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Literal

…whose end is destruction, whose god is the belly and their glory is in their shame, those minding earthly things.

Latin

…quorum finis interitus: quorum Deus venter est: et gloria in confusione ipsorum, qui terrena sapiunt.

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English

Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.

Notes

Philippians 3:19

their god is their belly: This phrase may refer to their greed, sexcual desires, or self-interest (compare Romans 16:18).
their glory is in their shame: This most likely refers to immoral behavior, not to pride in circumcision.
Eternal destruction is God's ultimate judgment for those who reject Christ and live selfish, sinful lives (see 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9; compare Philippians 1:28; Matthew 7:13; Romans 9:22; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Thessalonians 2:10; 1 Timothy 6:9; 2 Peter 2:3, 13; Jude 1:10; Revelation 11:18).
their minds are set on earthly things: They cannot see beyond this life (compare John 12:25; 1 John 2:15–17).

Philippians 3:12–4:1

Using himself as an example, Paul encourages the Philippians to pursue Christ and the hope of heaven with determination and strength.

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