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Philippians 3:21 nasb — who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the powe…

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"who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself."

— Philippians 3:21, NASB

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Philippians 3 — Context

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For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ,

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whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things.

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

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who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself.

Philippians 3:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 3:21 say?
Philippians 3:21 in the NASB reads: “who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself.”
Where is Philippians 3:21 in the Bible?
Philippians 3:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verse 21.
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 3:21.
What translation should I read Philippians 3:21 in?
Philippians 3:21 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 3:21?
Philippians 3:21 reads (NASB): “who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to 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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