Philippians 1:26

that your glorying in me, in the cause of Christ Jesus, may be more abundant by my coming to you again.

Noyes Bible

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 abide and continue with you all for your advancement and joy in your faith,

27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of 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 soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

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Cross References

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

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

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, that comforteth those who are brought low, comforted 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 it, 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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