Philippians 1:26

that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may become more abundant through me by my being present among you again.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Christ, that, whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

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Cross References

John 16:22You, therefore, have sorrow now; but I shall see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one takes from you.

2 Corinthians 1:14as some of you also acknowledge us, that we are the cause of your rejoicing, even as you, also, are of ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts those who are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is to me indeed not burdensome; but for you it is safe.

Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I 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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