Philippians 1:24

and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,

25and being persuaded of this, I have known that I will remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith,

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Cross References

John 16:7But I tell you the truth; it is better for you that I go away, for if I may not go away, the Comforter will not come to you, and if I go on, I will send Him to you;

Philippians 1:22And if to live in the flesh [is] to me a fruit of work, then what will I choose? I do not know;

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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