Philippians 1:26
so that, as Christians, you may have additional reason for glorying about me as the result of my being with you again.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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
Cross References
John 16:22So you also now have sorrow; but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be glad, and your gladness no one will take away from you.
2 Corinthians 1:14just as some few of you have recognized us as your reason for boasting, even as you will be ours, on the day of Jesus our Lord.
2 Corinthians 7:6But He who comforts the depressed--even God-- comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not by his coming only,
Philippians 3:1In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.
Philippians 4:4Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.
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 →