Philippians 3:19 NLT,NIV,ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:19

Whose end is destruction ; rather, as R.V., perdition. Observe the contrast: not the prize of the high calling, but everlasting death . Whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame (comp. Romans 16:18 ). They boast of their liberty, and pervert it into licence' ( 2 Peter 2:19 ). Who mind earthly things ; rather, they who mind. The irregularity of the construction (he returns to the nominative) seems expressive of the apostle's indignation. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 3:19

Whose end is destruction - That is, as they have no true religion, they must perish in the same manner as all sinners. A mere profession will not save them. Unless they are converted, and become the true friends of the cross, they cannot enter heaven.Whose God is their belly - Who worship their own appetites; or who live not to adore and honor God, but for self-indulgence and sensual gratifications; see Romans 16:18.And whose glory is in their shame - That is, they glory in things of which they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 3:17-19

Philippians 3:17-19 . Brethren, be followers together Συμμιμηται , joint imitators, of me Obedient to my directions, and following the pattern which God enables me to set before you; and mark Observe and imitate them; who walk so as ye have us Myself and the other apostles of Christ, for an ensample. For many Even teachers, as they profess themselves to be, walk in a very different manner; of whom I have told you often in time past, and now tell you even weeping While I write,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 3:17-21

A guide for behaviour (3:17-21)Jewish false teachers tried to make the Philippians keep laws; other false teachers said they could do as they liked. Paul warns the Philippians to believe neither. They will learn the standards of Christian behaviour by following the example of Jesus and those who live like him. Those who allow themselves to follow the natural desires of their bodies and their minds are not disciples of Jesus Christ, but enemies (17-19). Christ’s people are interested in things... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 3:19

end . Compare Romans 6:21 . 2 Corinthians 11:15 .Hebrews 6:8 . destruction . Same as "perdition", Philippians 1:28 . god. App-98 . belly . Compare Romans 16:18 , earthly . See Philippians 2:10 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 3:19

Whose end is perdition, whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.This description includes all of every name and doctrine whose interest and concern are focused upon the earth and earthly considerations alone. The apostolic description fits a great many people who would be chagrined and embarrassed to admit it; but it is evident to all except themselves that their one and only interest is centered in the present life on earth. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 3:19

Philippians 3:19. Whose end is destruction,— See 2 Corinthians 11:15. It has been thought that the Apostle has an eye here to what he had observed of these men before, ch. Php 1:28 and so he may be understood as if he had said, "These men reckon upon your destruction, but they will certainly meet with their own." The next clause implies, that however they pretended to act for the service and honour of God, they were seeking solely their own profit, and prostituting all things for the promoting... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 3:19

19. destruction—everlasting at Christ's coming. Philippians 1:28, "perdition"; the opposite word is "Saviour" (Philippians 1:28- :). end—fixed doom. whose god is their belly— (Romans 16:18); hereafter to be destroyed by God (1 Corinthians 6:13). In contrast to our "body" (1 Corinthians 6:13- :), which our God, the Lord Jesus, shall "fashion like unto His glorious body." Their belly is now pampered, our body now wasted; then the respective states of both shall be reversed. glory is in their... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 3:18-19

The antinomian danger 3:18-19Another threat to the joy and spiritual development of the Philippians was people who advocated lawless living. This is, of course, the opposite extreme from what the Judaizers taught (Philippians 3:2). Paul warned his readers of this danger next. These verses give the reason for Paul’s exhortation in Philippians 3:17. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 3:19

The context does not specify whether these people were Christians or not, but antinomianism was common among both groups in Paul’s day, as it is today. [Note: See Robert A. Pyne, "Antinomianism and Dispensationalism," Bibliotheca Sacra 153:610 (April-June 1996):141-54.] Consequently we should probably understand "destruction" in a general sense. The same Greek word (apoleia) occurs in Philippians 1:28 where it probably refers to unbelievers and eternal destruction. Nevertheless believers can... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 3:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 3:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 3:17-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 3:17-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 3:19

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 3:19

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 3:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 3:19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 3:18-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 3:19

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