Philippians 1:25

And this I confidently know, that I shall continue and remain, for your joy, and for the furtherance of your faith;

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

In Context

24But also the business in regard to you, urges upon me to remain in the body.

26so that when I come again to you, your glorying, which is in Jesus the Messiah only, will abound through me.

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Cross References

John 21:15And when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Cephas: Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me, more than these do? He said to him: Yes, my Lord: thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus said to him: Feed my lambs for me.

Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, and entreating them to persevere in the faith; and they told them, that it was necessary, through much affliction, to enter into the kingdom of God.

Romans 1:11For I long much to see you; and to impart to you the gift of the Spirit, whereby ye may be established;

Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace, by faith; that ye may abound in his hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:29And I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Messiah.

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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