Philippians 1:25
and being persuaded of this, I have known that I will remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith,
Literal Standard Version
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In Context
24and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,
26that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my coming again to you.
Cross References
Psalms 60:6God has spoken in His holiness: I exult—I apportion Shechem, || And I measure the Valley of Succoth,
John 21:15When, therefore, they dined, Jesus says to Simon Peter, “Simon, [son] of Jonas, do you love Me more than these?” He says to Him, “Yes, Lord; You have known that I cherish You”; He says to him, “Feed My lambs.”
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting to remain in the faith, and that it is required of us to enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations,
Romans 1:11for I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that you may be established;
Romans 15:13and the God of the hope will fill you with all joy and peace in the believing, for your abounding in the hope in power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:29and I have known that coming to you—in the fullness of the blessing of the good news of Christ I will come.
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 →