Philippians 1:24

yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

In Context

23I am in a strait between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better:

25And of this I feel assured, that I shall remain and continue among you all for your advancement and joy in the faith,

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Cross References

John 16:7But yet I tell you the truth: it is profitable for you that I go away. For if I go not away, the Paraclete will not come to you. But if I go away, I will send him to you.

Philippians 1:22But if this, my life in the flesh, would be profitable for my work in the ministry, verily, what I should choose I know not.

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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