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Philippians 3:19

Philippians 3:20-1964 bbe — For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ: By…

Bible in Basic English

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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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By whom this poor body of ours will be changed into the image of the body of his glory, in the measure of the working by which he is able to put all things under himself.

— Philippians 3:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Philippians 3:20-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. ”

  • ASV

    “For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: who shall fashion anew the body of our humiliation, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working whereby he is able even to subject all things unto himself. ”

  • WEB

    “For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; who will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is able even to subject all things to himself.”

  • NET

    “But our citizenship is in heaven– and we also eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform these humble bodies of ours into the likeness of his glorious body by means of that power by which he is able to subject all things to himself.”

  • DRB

    “But our conversation is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who will reform the body of our lowness, made like to the body of his glory, according to the operation whereby also he is able to subdue all things unto himself. ”

  • KJVA

    “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. ”

Philippians 3 — Context

17

Brothers, take me as your example, and take note of those who are walking after the example we have given.

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For there are those, of whom I have given you word before, and do so now with sorrow, who are haters of the cross of Christ;

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Whose end is destruction, whose god is the stomach, and whose glory is in their shame, whose minds are fixed on the things of the earth.

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

21

By whom this poor body of ours will be changed into the image of the body of his glory, in the measure of the working by which he is able to put all things under himself.

Philippians 3:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 3:20-1964 say?
Philippians 3:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ: By whom this poor body of ours will be changed into the image of the body of his glory, in the measure of the working by which he is able to put all things under himself.”
Where is Philippians 3:20-1964 in the Bible?
Philippians 3:20-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verses 20–1964.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 3:20-1964.
What translation should I read Philippians 3:20-1964 in?
Philippians 3:20-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 3:20-1964?
Philippians 3:20-1964 reads (BBE): “For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ: By whom this poor body of ours will be changed into the image of the body of his glory, in the measure of the working by which he is able to put all things under himself.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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