Philippians 1:26

that your glorying may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me, through my coming to you again.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 being persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain, and shall continue with you all for your furtherance and joy in the faith;

27Only let your deportment be as becomes the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you, or remain absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

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Cross References

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

2 Corinthians 1:14as also ye did acknowledge us in part, that we are your glorying, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who consoles those who are cast down, consoled us by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 3:1FINALLY, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me is not burdensome, and for you it is 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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