Philippians 1:25
And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your advancement and joy in your faith,
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Cross References
Psalms 60:6God promiseth in his holiness; I will rejoice; I shall yet divide Shechem, And measure out the valley of Succoth.
John 21:15So when they had breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that it is through many afflictions that we mast enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, which may be for your confirmation;
Romans 15:13And may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through 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 →