Philippians 1:25
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
24But to abide still in the flesh, is needful for you.
26That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again.
Cross References
Psalms 60:6Thou hast given a warning to them that fear thee: that they may flee from before the bow: That thy beloved may be delivered.
John 21:15When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter: Simon son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs.
Acts 14:22And when they had ordained to them priests in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, in whom they believed.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you:
Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing; that you may abound in hope, and in the power of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15:29And I know, that when I come to you, I shall come in the abundance of the blessing of the gospel 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 →