Philippians 1:26

that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus through me by my presence again with you.

Darby Translation

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 confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith;

27Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings;

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Cross References

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

2 Corinthians 1:14even as also ye have recognised us in part, that we are your boast, even as *ye* [are] ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:6But he who encourages those that are [brought] low, [even] God, encouraged us by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 3:1For the rest, my brethren, rejoice in [the] Lord: to write the same things to you, to me [is] not irksome, and for you safe.

Philippians 4:4Rejoice in [the] 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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