Philippians 1:26
That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
Cross References
John 16:22So also you now indeed have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice; and your joy no man shall take from you.
2 Corinthians 1:14As also you have known us in part, that we are your glory, as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforteth the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus.
Philippians 3:1As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not wearisome, but to you it is necessary.
Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I 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 →