Philippians 1:26

that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may abound through me, by my coming to you again.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 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:

27Only behave worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of you, that ye stand firm in one Spirit, striving together as with one soul for the saith of the gospel;

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Cross References

John 16:22And ye therefore now have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy shall no one take from you.

2 Corinthians 1:14As ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, as ye also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforteth those that are brought low, comforted us by the coming of Titus:

Philippians 3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and 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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