Philippians 1:26

So that your pride may abound in Christ Jesus in me because of my presence with you again.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

In Context

25And having been convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and will continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith.

27Only be citizens worthy of the good-news of the Christ, so that, whether having come and having seen you or being absent, I may hear things about you that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith o

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Cross References

John 16:22And now therefore indeed ye have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no man takes your joy away from you.

2 Corinthians 1:14as also ye did acknowledge us in part, because we are your boast, just as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:6Nevertheless God, who encourages the lowly, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.

Philippians 3:1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in Lord. To write the same things to you is really not irksome to me, but safe for you.

Philippians 4:4Rejoice in Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27

The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →

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