Philippians 1:25
And being so persuaded, I know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you.
26that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me by my coming again unto you.
Cross References
John 21:15When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, in order that you may be established;
Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15:29But I know that, when I come to you, I shall come with the fulness of the blessing of the gospel 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 →