Philippians 3:21

Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

Cross-reference

John 11:24–26 Related theme

John 11:24-26 records Jesus declaring Himself the resurrection and life, providing the foundation for the believers' bodily transformation Paul describes.

Colossians 3:4 directly links Christ's appearing with believers' glorification — 'you also will appear with him in glory.'

Ephesians 1:20 Related theme

Ephesians 1:20 shows that same power demonstrated in Christ's resurrection and exaltation, providing the basis for the transformation mentioned in Philippians.

1 Corinthians 15:53-56 directly describes the perishable putting on imperishable, the same transformation of the body that Philippians 3:21 promises.

In 1 Corinthians 15:48-54, this same transformation is detailed — believers will bear the image of the heavenly, raised imperishable.

1 Corinthians 15:42 describes the resurrection body as imperishable, the same transformation from lowly to glorious Paul mentions here.

1 Corinthians 15:25-27 explains Christ's reign until all enemies, including death, are subjected under His feet — the power that enables the transformation in Philippians.

John 5:25-29 describes the hour when the dead will hear Christ's voice and come forth to resurrection, directly linking to the bodily transformation promised in Philippians.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

1 John 3:2 explicitly states that when Christ appears, 'we shall be like him' — the same hope of transformation.

Isaiah 26:19 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 26:19 explicitly promises resurrection of bodies: 'Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise.'

Revelation 1:18 Related theme

Revelation 1:18 asserts Christ's authority over death and Hades, directly supporting the promise of bodily transformation and resurrection in Philippians.

Matthew 17:2 displays Christ's glorious appearance at the transfiguration — the very likeness to which believers will be conformed.

1 Thessalonians 4:14 promises God will bring with Christ those who have died, directly relating to the resurrection and transformation of believers.

Job 19:26 Parallel

Job 19:26 speaks of seeing God in his flesh after death — a direct parallel to the hope of bodily transformation.

Psalm 17:15 Parallel

Psalm 17:15 describes awakening to be satisfied with God's likeness — echoes transformation into Christ's glorious body.

Job 14:14 Parallel

Job 14:14 expresses hope for renewal after death — directly parallel to the bodily transformation promised here.

1 Corinthians 15:51 directly states 'we shall all be changed' — the same transformation of believers at the resurrection described here.

1 Corinthians 15:35 asks about the nature of the resurrection body, which Phil 3:21 answers: it will be like Christ's glorious body.

1 Corinthians 6:14 affirms that God raised the Lord and will raise us by his power, the same resurrection power that transforms our bodies in Phil 3:21.

Romans 8:29 Parallel

Romans 8:29 says believers are predestined to be conformed to Christ's image, the same goal as having our bodies transformed to be like his glorious body.

Romans 8:23 Parallel

Romans 8:23 speaks of waiting for the redemption of our bodies, exactly the future transformation Paul describes in Phil 3:21.

Romans 8:11 Parallel

Romans 8:11 directly states that the Spirit who raised Jesus will give life to your mortal bodies, the same power described in Phil 3:21 for transformation.

Mark 5:41 Typology

Mark 5:41 shows Jesus raising a dead girl — a foretaste of the bodily transformation and resurrection power described here.

Titus 2:13 Related theme

Titus 2:13 describes waiting for the blessed hope and appearing of Christ, the event at which the transformation of bodies occurs.

Hebrews 9:28 Related theme

Hebrews 9:28 directly parallels the second coming — Christ appears again to save, which is when this bodily transformation occurs.

John 11:25 Related theme

John 11:25 declares Jesus is the resurrection and life, the personal agent of the transformation described in Phil 3:21.

John 6:39 Related theme

John 6:39 promises Jesus will raise up believers on the last day, the same resurrection event as the transformation in Phil 3:21.

John 5:28 Related theme

John 5:28 announces the resurrection hour when all in tombs hear his voice, the event that brings the transformation of Phil 3:21.

Luke 20:36 Related theme

Luke 20:36 describes believers as sons of the resurrection, equal to angels — the very state resulting from the transformation in Phil 3:21.

Luke 1:37 Related theme

Luke 1:37 states 'nothing will be impossible with God,' directly supporting the power behind the transformation in Phil 3:21.

Mark 12:24 Related theme

Mark 12:24 rebukes ignorance of God's power — the very power that works the transformation in Phil 3:21.

Mark 10:27 Related theme

Mark 10:27 declares that with God all things are possible, grounding the power that transforms our bodies in Phil 3:21.

Revelation 20:11-15 depicts the final resurrection and judgment, complementing the believers' transformation with the fate of the unrighteous.

Matthew 28:18 Related theme

Matthew 28:18 asserts Christ's universal authority, the basis for his power to subject all things and transform believers.

Acts 26:8 Related theme

Acts 26:8 challenges the incredibility of resurrection, which is the very power by which Christ will transform our lowly bodies.

Acts 24:15 Related theme

Acts 24:15 affirms the hope of a general resurrection of both just and unjust, the event that includes the bodily transformation of believers.

John 11:44 Parallel

John 11:44 shows Jesus raising Lazarus, demonstrating the same divine power over death that will transform believers' bodies into glory.

Hosea 13:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Hosea 13:14 declares God's power over death and Sheol — the power that enables resurrection and transformation.

Isaiah 25:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 25:8 prophesies the swallowing of death, a prerequisite for the bodily transformation promised here.