Philippians 3 · Verse 19

Philippians 3:19

Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Philippians 3:19, King James Version

Philippians 3:19 in other translations

BSB	Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
WEB	whose end is destruction, whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who think about earthly things.
ASV	whose end is perdition, whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
YLT	whose end is destruction, whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who the things on earth are minding.
DARBY	whose end is destruction, whosegod is the belly, and their glory in their shame, who mind earthly things:)
BBE	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.
Webster	Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

What does Philippians 3:19 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

19. destruction--everlasting at Christ's coming. Php 1:28, "perdition"; the opposite word is "Saviour" (Php 3:20). end--fixed doom. whose god is their belly--(Ro 16:18); hereafter to be destroyed by God (1Co 6:13). In contrast to our "body" (Php 3:21), 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 shame--As "glory" is often used in the Old Testament for God (Psa 106:20), so here it answers to "whose God," in the parallel clause; and "shame" is the Old Testament term contemptuously given to an idol (Jud 6:32, Margin). Ho 4:7 seems to be referred to by Paul (compare Ro 1:32). There seems no allusion to circumcision, as no longer glorious, but a shame to them (Php 3:2). The reference of the immediate context is to sensuality, and carnality in general. mind earthly things--(Ro 8:5). In contrast to Php 3:20; Col 3:2.

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Barnes' Notes

Verse 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 honour God, but for self-indulgence and sensual gratifications. See Rom 16:18.

And whose glory is in their shame. That is, they glory in things of which they ought to be ashamed. They indulge in modes of living which ought to cover them with confusion.

Who mind earthly things. That is, whose hearts are set on earthly things, or who live to obtain them. Their attention is directed to honour, gain, or pleasure, and their chief anxiety is that they may secure these objects. This is mentioned as one of the characteristics of enmity to the cross of Christ; and if this be so, how many are there in the church now who are the real enemies of the cross! How many professing Christians are there who regard little else than worldly things! How many who live only to acquire wealth, to gain honour, or to enjoy the pleasures of the world! How many are there who have no interest in a prayer-meeting, in a Sabbath-school, in religious conversation, and in the advancement of true religion on the earth! These are the real enemies of the cross. It is not so much those who deny the doctrines of the cross, as it is those who oppose its influence on their hearts; not so much those who live to scoff and deride religion, as it is those who "mind earthly things," that injure this holy cause in the world.

(c) "end is destruction" 2Cor 11:15, 2Pet 2:1 (d) "whose God is their belly" 1Timm 6:5 (e) "glory is in their shame" Eph 2:6,19

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 19 Whose end is destruction - This is the issue of their doctrine and of their conduct. They are here described by three characters: 1. Their god is their belly - they live not in any reference to eternity; their religion is for time; they make a gain of godliness; and live only to eat, drink, and be merry. 2. Their glory is in their shame - they lay it down as a proof of their address, that they can fare sumptuously every day, in consequence of preaching a doctrine which flatters the passions of their hearers. 3. They mind earthly things - their whole study and attention are taken up with earthly matters; they are given to the flesh and its lusts; they have no spirituality, nor do they believe that there is or can be any intercourse between God and the souls of men. But their lasciviousness and uncleanness seem to be principally intended. See Kypke. Despicable as these men were, the apostle's heart was deeply pained on their account: 1. Because they held and taught a false creed; 2. Because they perverted many by that teaching; and, 3. Because they themselves were perishing through it.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 3:12-21

This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. He reached forth, stretched himself forward towards his point; expressions showing great concern to become more and more like unto Christ. He…

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Philippians 3:19 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

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Cross references for Philippians 3:19

Romans 16:18
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Romans 8:5-7
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
2 Peter 2:3
And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
Colossians 3:2
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Jude 1:12-13
These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
2 Corinthians 11:15
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
2 Corinthians 11:12
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
Hosea 4:7
As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.
2 Peter 2:13
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
Galatians 6:13
For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
Psalms 17:14
From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

end.
Mt 25:41; Lu 12:45,46; 2Co 11:15; 2Th 2:8,12; Heb 6:6-8; 2Pe 2:1,3
2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:4,13; Re 19:20; 20:9,10; 21:8; 22:15
whose God.
2:21; 1Sa 2:11-16,29; Isa 56:10-12; Eze 13:19; 34:3; Mic 3:5,11
Mal 1:12; Lu 12:19; 16:19; Ro 16:18; 1Ti 6:5; 2Ti 3:4; Tit 1:11,12
2Pe 2:13; Jude 1:12
whose glory.
Ps 52:1; Ho 4:7; Hab 2:15,16; Lu 18:4; 1Co 5:2,6; 2Co 11:12; Ga 6:13
Jas 4:16; 2Pe 2:18,19; Jude 1:13,16; Re 18:7
who.
Ps 4:6,7; 17:14; Mt 16:23; Ro 8:5-7; 1Co 3:3; 2Pe 2:3

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Context

Philippians 3:18
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Philippians 3:19
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
Philippians 3:20
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

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Philippians 3:19 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Cuyo fin será perdición, cuyo dios es el vientre, y su gloria es en confusión; que sienten lo terreno.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	dont la fin est la perdition, dont le dieu est le ventre et dont la gloire est dans leur honte, qui ont leurs pensées aux choses terrestres.
German Elberfelder 1871	deren Ende Verderben, deren Gott der Bauch, und deren Ehre in ihrer Schande ist, die auf das Irdische sinnen.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	quorum finis interitus: quorum Deus venter est: et gloria in confusione ipsorum, qui terrena sapiunt.