Philippians 3:20-21
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20 But our citizenship[a] is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.(A) 21 He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body by the power that enables him also to bring all things into subjection to himself.(B)
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- 3:20 Citizenship: Christians constitute a colony of heaven, as Philippi was a colonia of Rome (Acts 16:12). The hope Paul expresses involves the final coming of Christ, not a status already attained, such as the opponents claim.
Colossians 3:4
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4 When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.
Renunciation of Vice.[a]
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- 3:5–17 In lieu of false asceticism and superstitious festivals, the apostle reminds the Colossians of the moral life that is to characterize their response to God through Christ. He urges their participation in the liturgical hymns and prayers that center upon God’s plan of salvation in Christ (Col 3:16).
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