Philippians 1:24

but for your sakes it is more necessary that I should still live on in the body.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23but am in a quandary between the two. I am perplexed. I have a strong desire to break camp and to be with Christ, which is far better;

25And because I am convinced of this, I know that I shall live, and go on working side by side with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,

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Cross References

John 16:7"Yet - I am telling you the truth - my going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto you.

Philippians 1:22But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil - what to choose I do not know,

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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