Philippians 1:24

yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:

25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, yea, and abide with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith;

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Cross References

John 16:7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.

Philippians 1:22But if to live in the flesh, --[if] this shall bring fruit from my work, then 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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