Philippians 3:19
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
Cross-references
In Philippians 2:21, Paul describes people who seek their own interests, mirroring the selfish, earthly mindset condemned here.
Galatians 6:13 targets those who 'boast in your flesh' — a direct parallel to glorying in shame and fleshly mindedness.
Micah 3:5 accuses prophets of tailoring messages for food, directly illustrating those who make their belly their god.
In Matthew 16:23, Jesus rebukes Peter for setting mind on human things — directly parallel to 'minds set on earthly things'.
Matthew 25:41 pronounces eternal fire for the cursed—directly corresponding to 'their end is destruction' here.
Luke 12:46 brings judgment on that servant—mirroring the destruction described as the end in this verse.
Jude 1:13 describes shame and reserved darkness, directly echoing 'glory in their shame' and destruction.
In Romans 8:5-7, setting mind on the flesh is death and hostility to God — same contrast with spiritual mindset.
In Romans 16:18, Paul warns of those who serve their own appetites, directly matching the belly as god and earthly focus described here.
In Jude 1:12, false teachers feast selfishly, looking after themselves — a clear echo of the belly as god and earthly focus in this verse.
2 Corinthians 11:15 says false apostles' end will match their deeds—explicitly parallel to 'their end is destruction'.
In Luke 12:19, the rich fool's focus on eating and drinking mirrors the belly-worship and earthly mindset described here, both leading to destruction.
Jude 1:4 condemns those who turn grace into sensuality, akin to 'god is their belly' and awaiting destruction.
In 2 Timothy 3:4, 'lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God' directly parallels the belly as god and the earthly mindedness in this verse.
In Titus 1:12, Cretans called 'lazy gluttons' embody the belly-worship that Paul condemns here — a life controlled by appetite.
In 2 Peter 2:18, false teachers entice with sensual passions — matching the 'god is their belly' focus on fleshly desires.
2 Peter 2:1 explicitly states false teachers bring swift destruction, directly matching 'their end is destruction'.
2 Peter 2:3 mentions greed and destruction not sleeping, aligning with 'their god is their belly' and imminent judgment.
In 2 Peter 2:13, false teachers revel in feasting and pleasure, reflecting the earthly-mindedness and shameful indulgence described here.
2 Peter 2:17 reserves utter darkness for false teachers, mirroring the fate of those whose end is destruction.
Isaiah 56:10-12 portrays greedy watchdogs and shepherds seeking their own gain, parallel to those whose god is their belly.
In Psalm 4:7, joy from God surpasses joy from grain and wine — directly contrasting earthly abundance with spiritual satisfaction.
In Psalm 17:14, those whose portion is in this life — exactly the earthly mindset with no thought of the age to come.
2 Thessalonians 1:9 describes the eternal destruction awaiting the wicked, matching the fate of those whose end is destruction.
Jeremiah 8:12 repeats the shamelessness theme from 6:15, reinforcing the link between unashamed sin and downfall.
Jeremiah 6:15 describes shameless conduct with no blush, matching 'they glory in their shame' and leading to destruction.
Isaiah 56:11 depicts shepherds with insatiable appetites, directly paralleling the 'god is their belly' accusation.
In 2 Corinthians 12:21, Paul mourns unrepented impurity and sensuality—directly parallels the shameful appetites and earthly mindset described here.
Proverbs 23:21 says drunkards and gluttons come to poverty — directly mirroring the 'end is destruction' for those whose god is their belly.
Proverbs 23:2 warns 'put a knife to your throat if given to appetite' — the same danger of serving one's belly leads to destruction.
Colossians 3:2 directly contrasts earthly-mindedness with setting minds on things above, echoing the critique in Philippians.
Hosea 7:14 describes people crying to their gods for grain and wine, embodying the 'belly god' and earthly priorities Paul condemns.
2 Samuel 16:22 shows Absalom publicly sleeping with his father's concubines — glorying in shame as described here.
James 3:15 contrasts earthly wisdom with heavenly wisdom, directly reflecting the earthly-mindedness condemned in Philippians.
1 Samuel 2:15 depicts priests greedily demanding raw meat before the fat is burned — a direct example of making appetite their god.
Numbers 11:5 records Israel craving Egyptian food, preferring physical appetites over God's provision — a clear example of belly-worship.
Exodus 20:3 commands no other gods; Paul's 'god is their belly' directly violates this, revealing idolatry in prioritizing appetite.
Micah 2:11 portrays a people who welcome a prophet promising wine and beer, illustrating a 'belly god' obsession with material pleasure.
In John 6:26, the crowd seeks Jesus only for food—directly illustrating 'their god is their belly' from this verse.
In Luke 16:25, the rich man received good things in life and ends in torment—mirroring the 'end is destruction' and 'god is belly' here.
Genesis 25:34 shows Esau selling his birthright for a meal, exemplifying one whose god is his belly and values earthly satisfaction over spiritual inheritance.
Matthew 7:13 says the broad way leads to destruction, paralleling the 'end is destruction' for the earthly-minded described here.
In Mark 8:33, Jesus rebukes Peter for setting his mind on human things—directly paralleling 'minds set on earthly things' here.
In Romans 6:21, Paul asks what fruit came from things now ashamed of, ending in death—directly echoes 'glory in their shame' and 'end is destruction'.
Matthew 24:49 shows a wicked servant eating and drinking with drunkards, exemplifying the 'belly god' lifestyle and disregard for others.
1 Samuel 2:11-16 shows Eli's sons greedily taking sacrificial meat, illustrating those who make their appetite their god.
Ezekiel 13:19 condemns prophets who profane God for handfuls of barley—same idolatry of appetite and earthly gain.
Habakkuk 2:16 says 'you will have your fill of shame instead of glory' — directly parallels the inversion of shame and glory here.
In 1 Samuel 2:29, God rebukes Eli for honoring his sons above God by taking the best offerings—a belly-first mindset.
Hosea 4:7 warns God will change their glory into shame — a divine reversal of the very shame they boast in here.
Ezekiel 34:3 rebukes shepherds who feed themselves instead of the flock, mirroring the belly-centered life Paul describes.
Micah 3:11 describes leaders serving for money while claiming God is with them—earthly mindset paired with false piety.
In Titus 1:11, teachers motivated by shameful gain reflect the belly-as-god mindset, prioritizing earthly profit over divine truth.
In 2 Peter 2:19, they are slaves of corruption — echoing the bondage to earthly appetites in Philippians.
Luke 12:45 shows a servant indulging in food and drink—parallel to 'their god is their belly' here.
1 Corinthians 5:6 calls boasting 'not good' — directly echoes the wrongful boasting of those who glory in shame.
In 1 Corinthians 3:3, Paul rebukes being 'of the flesh' and behaving in a human way — parallel to earthly mindset.
Jeremiah 44:17 shows people pursuing idolatry for food and well-being, reflecting a 'belly god' mindset focused on earthly provision.
In Jude 1:16, these follow their own sinful desires and boast — similar to those whose god is their belly.
Hebrews 6:6-8 describes apostates whose land is burned, paralleling the destructive end Philippians warns against.
In 1 Timothy 6:5, false teachers view godliness as a means of gain, aligning with the belly-driven pursuit of earthly things seen here.
2 Thessalonians 2:12 likewise links pleasure in unrighteousness to condemnation, echoing the destruction of those with earthly minds.
1 Corinthians 5:2 rebukes arrogance over tolerated sin — parallel to 'glory in their shame', both boast in what should bring mourning.
In John 8:23, Jesus says 'you are from below' and 'of this world'—parallels 'minds set on earthly things' but with Christological contrast.
In Luke 16:19, the rich man's luxurious feasting illustrates a life devoted to earthly pleasures, echoing the belly-as-god and neglect of spiritual things.