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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Luke 12:46 brings judgment on that servant—mirroring the destruction described as the end in this verse.

Jude 1:13 Parallel

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.

Jude 1:12 Parallel

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'.

Luke 12:19 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.

Titus 1:12 Parallel

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 Parallel

2 Peter 2:1 explicitly states false teachers bring swift destruction, directly matching 'their end is destruction'.

2 Peter 2:3 Parallel

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.

Psalm 4:7 Contrast

In Psalm 4:7, joy from God surpasses joy from grain and wine — directly contrasting earthly abundance with spiritual satisfaction.

Psalm 17:14 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Exodus 20:3 commands no other gods; Paul's 'god is their belly' directly violates this, revealing idolatry in prioritizing appetite.

Micah 2:11 Parallel

Micah 2:11 portrays a people who welcome a prophet promising wine and beer, illustrating a 'belly god' obsession with material pleasure.

John 6:26 Allusion

In John 6:26, the crowd seeks Jesus only for food—directly illustrating 'their god is their belly' from this verse.

Luke 16:25 Parallel

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.

Mark 8:33 Parallel

In Mark 8:33, Jesus rebukes Peter for setting his mind on human things—directly paralleling 'minds set on earthly things' here.

Romans 6:21 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Micah 3:11 describes leaders serving for money while claiming God is with them—earthly mindset paired with false piety.

Titus 1:11 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.

Jude 1:16 Parallel

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.

John 8:23 Parallel

In John 8:23, Jesus says 'you are from below' and 'of this world'—parallels 'minds set on earthly things' but with Christological contrast.

Luke 16:19 Parallel

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.