Philippians 1:24

moreover, the to-be-staying-upon in to{the flesh} more-compulsory through[i.e. on account of] you,

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23Moreover, I-am-being-held-together out of{the} two, having the desire-upon-ia into the to-loose-up/anew and to-be-being together-with to{Anointed} to{much} more more-mastering/controlling[adjective];

25and having-persuaded the-same, I-have-beheld that I-will-stay and will-stay-aside/beside to{all you} into the progress of{you} and joy of{the faith},

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Cross References

John 16:7Contrariwise, I am-saying the truth to{you}. It-is-carrying/bearing-together to{you} in-which-place I may-come-off/away, for if-supposing I-may_not_come-off/away, the call-aside/beside/near/advocate will_not_be-come toward you; moreover, if-supposing I-may-be-gone, I-will-dispatch same toward you,

Philippians 1:22Moreover, if the to-be-being-alive in to{flesh}, the-same to{me} [is] fruit of{work}, and what[?] I-will-lift[i.e. choose][?] I-am_not_know-izing[i.e. making known].

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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