Philippians 1:25
And, of, this, being assured, know that I shall abide,—yea abide with you all, for your advancement, and the joy of your faith;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
24But, to abide still in the flesh, is more needful for your sake;
Cross References
Psalms 60:6God, hath spoken in his holiness—I will exult! I will apportion Shechem, And, the Vale of Succoth, will I measure out;
John 21:15When, therefore, they had broken their fast, Jesus saith unto Simon Peter—Simon, son of John! lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him—Yea, Lord! thou, knowest that I am fond of thee, he saith unto him—Be feeding my lambs.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, beseeching them to abide in the faith, and [declaring] that, through many tribulations, must we enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 1:11For I am longing to see you, that I may impart some spiritual gift unto you, to the end ye may be established,—
Romans 15:13Now, the God of the hope, fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that ye may surpass in the hope, in the power of Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:29And know that, when I come unto you, in the fullness of the blessing of Christ, I shall come.
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 →