Philippians 3:20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 3:20

The reason we should follow Paul’s example and not that of these sensualists is that as Christians we have a citizenship in heaven as well as one on earth. Our heavenly citizenship and destiny are far more important than our brief earthly sojourn (cf. Galatians 4:26; Hebrews 11:10). The Roman citizenship the Philippians enjoyed meant a great deal to them (Acts 16:12; Acts 16:21). All believers need to learn to live as foreigners and pilgrims on this earth (Hebrews 11:13; 1 Peter 2:11). [Note:... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 3:20-21

The forward look 3:20-21 read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 3:20

3:20 commonwealth (h-3) 'Commonwealth' does not satisfy me, but 'citizenship' gives a different idea. 'Conversation' is wrong, though it be a practical consequence . It is 'associations of life,' as, 'I am born an Englishman.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:1-21

Dangers and Hopes of the Present SituationV. Interjected Warnings (Philippians 3:1-21)§ 11. Philippians 3:1-6. Finally (lit. ’For the rest’), my brethren, brings the close of the letter in sight (see Intro.); the Apostle has only a few supplementary counsels to give—prefaced by the Rejoice in the Lord, which is the prevalent note of the Epistle (Philippians 1:4, Philippians 1:18, Philippians 1:26; Philippians 2:2, Philippians 2:17-18)—and to make acknowledgment of the contribution sent through... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 3:1-21

[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 privileges and hopes, in order to have “the righteousness of Christ” (Philippians 3:1-9).(b)Warning against confidence in perfection as already attained, again illustrated by his own sense of imperfection and hope of continual progress (Philippians 3:10-16).(2) AGAINST THE ANTINOMIAN PARTY.Contrast of the sensual and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 3:17-21

(17-21) In these verses St. Paul turns from the party of Pharisaic perfection to the opposite party of Antinomian profligacy, claiming, no doubt, to walk in the way of Christian liberty which he preached. The co-existence of these two parties was, it may be remarked, a feature of the Gnosticism already beginning to show itself in the Church. He deals with this perversion of liberty into licentiousness in exactly the same spirit as in Romans 6:0, but with greater brevity; with less of argument... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 3:20

(20) Our conversation.—The original may signify either “our city” or “our citizenship” is in heaven. But both the grammatical form and the ordinary usage of the word (not elsewhere found in the New Testament) point to the former sense; which is also far better accordant with the general wording of the passage. For the word “is” is the emphatic word, which signifies “actually exists”; and the reference to the appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ is obviously suggested by the thought that with it... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Philippians 3:1-21

Beware of the Dogs Philippians 3:2-3 The text enshrines the presentation of a contrast on one side dark, forbidding, and revolting; on the other side radiant and alluring, 'Beware of the dogs: beware of the evil workers; beware of the concision'. What is all this but a solemn and urgent warning against externalism, against all dependence upon outward ordinance and form? What are the marks of true religion? Paul enumerates three, and they appear to me to be full and all-sufficient. I. The first... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 3:20-21

Chapter 16OUR 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 the fellowship of His sufferings, was the Apostle’s chosen course; in which he would have the Philippians to follow him. For a moment he had diverged to sketch, for warning, the way of the transgressors, who spend their lives intent on the things that pass away. Now he brings the argument to a close, by once... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philippians 3:1-21

III. CHRIST, THE OBJECT AND THE GOAL CHAPTER 3 1. The true circumcision (Philippians 3:1-3 ) 2. Paul’s past experience (Philippians 3:4-7 ) 3. The one passion (Philippians 3:8-11 ) 4. Pressing towards the mark (Philippians 3:12-16 ) 5. The goal of glory (Philippians 3:17-21 ) Philippians 3:1-3 Finally (or, for the rest), my brethren, rejoice in the “Lord.” Rejoicing in the Lord, not merely in the salvation which is ours, nor in His mercies, in His gifts or in our service, but in Him, is... read more

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