Philippians 1:24

But to abide still in the flesh, is needful for you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23But I am straitened between two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, a thing by far the better.

25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith:

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Cross References

John 16:7But I tell you the truth: it is expedient to you that I go: for if I go not, the Paraclete will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Philippians 1:22And if to live in the flesh, that is to me the fruit of labour, and what I shall 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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