Philippians 3:20 “But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from t…”

Philippians 3:20

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

American Standard Version

For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Geneva Bible 1599

But our conuersation is in heauen, from whence also we looke for the Sauiour, euen the Lord Iesus Christ,

Darby Translation

for our commonwealth has its existence in [the] heavens, from which also we await the Lord Jesus Christ [as] Saviour,

Young's Literal Translation

For our citizenship is in the heavens, whence also a Saviour we await — the Lord Jesus Christ —

Bible in Basic English

For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ:

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Cross references

“our”

Ephesians 2:19 Colossians 3:1–3 Ephesians 2:6 2 Corinthians 5:8 Colossians 1:5 Psalm 73:24–26

Ephesians 2:19 · BSB

Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,

Colossians 3:1–3 · BSB

Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Ephesians 2:6 · BSB

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

2 Corinthians 5:8 · BSB

We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Colossians 1:5 · BSB

the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel

Psalm 73:24–26 · BSB

You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

“conversation”

Hebrews 12:22 Galatians 4:26 Revelation 21:10–27 Isaiah 26:1 Isaiah 26:2

Hebrews 12:22 · BSB

Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels

Galatians 4:26 · BSB

But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.

Revelation 21:10–27 · BSB

And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God,

Isaiah 26:1 · BSB

In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts.

Isaiah 26:2 · BSB

Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faithful.

“from”

Acts 1:11 Revelation 1:7 1 Thessalonians 4:16 2 Thessalonians 1:7 2 Thessalonians 1:8

Acts 1:11 · BSB

“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Revelation 1:7 · BSB

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 · BSB

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 · BSB

and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

2 Thessalonians 1:8 · BSB

in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

“we look”

2 Timothy 4:8 1 Thessalonians 1:10 2 Peter 3:12–14 Hebrews 9:28 1 Corinthians 1:7 Titus 2:13

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 · BSB

and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.

2 Peter 3:12–14 · BSB

as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.

Hebrews 9:28 · BSB

so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

1 Corinthians 1:7 · BSB

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:13 · BSB

as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.

21who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

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