Philippians 1:25
And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain, and shall continue with you all for your furtherance and joy in the faith;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sakes.
26that your glorying may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me, through my coming to you again.
Cross References
John 21:15When therefore they had broken their fast, Jesus says to Simon Peter: Simon, son of Jonah, lovest thou me more than these? He says to him: Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He says to him: Feed my lambs.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much affliction enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
Romans 15:13And the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:29And I know that, when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness 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 →