Philippians 1:25
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
24Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
26That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.
Cross References
Psalms 60:6God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
John 21:15So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord: thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 14:22Confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:29And I am sure that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
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 →