Philippians 1:26
in order that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may abound in me through my coming again unto you.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
Cross References
John 16:22Therefore you indeed also now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one taketh your joy from you.
2 Corinthians 1:14as you have also known us in part, because we are your glorying, as you ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 7:6But God, the one comforting the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Philippians 3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you indeed is not burdensome to me, but it is safe to you.
Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always: I say to you again, 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 →