Philippians 1:26

So that your pride in me may be increased in Christ Jesus through my being present with you again.

Bible in Basic English

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 being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;

27Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;

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Cross References

John 16:22So you have sorrow now: but I will see you again, and your hearts will be glad, and no one will take away your joy.

2 Corinthians 1:14Even as you have been ready, in part, to say that we are your glory, in the same way that you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:6But God who gives comfort to the poor in spirit gave us comfort by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 3:1For the rest, my brothers, be glad in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no trouble to me, and for you it is safe.

Philippians 4:4Be glad in the Lord at all times: again I say, Be glad.

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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