Philippians 1:25
And as I am confident of this, I know that I shall abide and shall continue with you all, for your improvement and the joy of your faith:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to abide in the flesh is more necessary for you.
26that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may abound through me, by my coming to you again.
Cross References
John 21:15Now when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, dost thou love me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yes, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that you 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 know that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness 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 →