Philippians 3:20

Translations

Modern

But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Traditional

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

Literal

For our citizenship is in the heavens, from where also we eagerly await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Latin

Nostra autem conversatio in cælis est: unde etiam Salvatorem exspectamus Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum,

Original

Greek

English

But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Notes

Philippians 3:20

In 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).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Heaven Last Days New Jerusalem Philippians, Letter to the Savior Second Coming of Christ Transfiguration

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