Philippians 1:25
and having confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
24but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;
26that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus through me by my presence again with you.
Cross References
Psalms 60:6God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
John 21:15When therefore they had dined, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He says to him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I am attached to thee. He says to him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 14:22establishing the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 1:11For I greatly desire to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to establish you;
Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that ye should abound in hope by [the] power of [the] Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:29But I know that, coming to you, I shall come in [the] fulness of [the] blessing of Christ.
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 →