Philippians 1:24

But, to abide still in the flesh, is more needful for your sake;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23I am held in constraint, however, by reason of the two,—having, the coveting, to be released, and to be with, Christ, for it were far better!

25And, of, this, being assured, know that I shall abide,—yea abide with you all, for your advancement, and the joy of your faith;

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Cross References

John 16:7But, I, the truth, am telling you—It is profitable for you, that, I, depart; for, if I should not depart, The Advocate, would in nowise come unto you, but, if I go, I will send him unto you.

Philippians 1:22But, if living in flesh, [is Christ], this, unto me, is a fruit of work,—and, what I shall choose, I make not 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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