Philippians 1:26

That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

Updated King James Version

In The King James Version

That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

In Context

25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

27Only let your conversation be as it becomes the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that all of you stand fast in one spirit, (o. pneuma) with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

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Cross References

John 16:22And all of you now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you.

2 Corinthians 1:14As also all of you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as all of you also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:6Nevertheless God, that comforts those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

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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