Philippians 1:24 KJV — MannaFest

Philippians 1:24

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

KJV

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ASV

yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

WEB

But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

YLT

and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,

DBT

but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;

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Philippians — A prison letter dominated by joy. Four chapters move from partnership in the gospel through the humility of Christ to pressing on to contentment.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 61–62, from Roman imprisonment

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Philippians 1:22
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
Philippians 1:25–26
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Acts 20:29–31
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Exodus 18:23
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.

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Still it was Christ that his heart was upon: though, to advance the interest of Christ and his church, he chose rather to tarry here, where he met with oppositions and difficulties, and to deny himself for awhile the satisfaction of his reward. And, having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith,

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

to abide--to continue somewhat longer. for you--Greek, "on your account"; "for your sake." In order to be of service to you, I am willing to forego my entrance a little sooner into blessedness; heaven will not fail to be mine at last.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

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