Philippians 3:17-4:1

The Voice

¹⁷ Imitate me, brothers and sisters, and look around to those already following the example we have set. ¹⁸ I have warned you before (and now say again through my tears) that we have many enemies—people who reject the cross of the Anointed. ¹⁹ They are ruled by their bellies, their glory comes by shame, and their minds are fixed on the things of this world. They are doomed. ²⁰ But we are citizens of heaven, exiles on earth waiting eagerly for a Liberator, our Lord Jesus the Anointed, to come and ²¹ transform these humble, earthly bodies into the form of His glorious body by the same power that brings all things under His control.

4 For this reason, brothers and sisters, my joy and crown whom I dearly love, I cannot wait to see you again. Continue to stand firm in the Lord, and follow my instructions in this letter, beloved.