Philippians 1:24

Neverthelesse to abyde in the flesshe is moare nedfull for you.

Tyndale New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23I am constrayned of two thinges: I desyre to be lowsed and to be with Christ which thinge is best of all.

25And this am I sure of that I shall abyde and with you all continue for the furtheraunce and ioye of youre fayth

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Cross References

John 16:7Neverthelesse I tell you the trueth it is expedient for you that I goo awaye. For yf I goo not awaye that comforter will not come vnto you. But yf I departe I will sende him vnto you.

Philippians 1:22Yf it chaunce me to live in the flesshe that is to me frutefull forto worke and what to chose I wote 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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