Philippians 3:20-21 For our conversation is in heaven; from where also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ:… As the spear of Milton's Ithuriel had the power, by its touch, of making evil spirits stand forth in their native blackness and uncomeliness, however skilfully they had disguised themselves as angels of light; so the Christian's sense of his relation to heaven reveals to his heart the essential vanity and despicableness of any form of life which is alien from the will of God. The application of the touchstone question, "How would such conduct answer in heaven? How would such conduct become one who hopes for heaven, and deems himself a citizen of heaven?" - this shows things as they are. (R. Johnstone, LL. B.) Parallel Verses KJV: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:WEB: For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; |
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