Philippians 1:25
in Philippians 1Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾
ASV
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, yea, and abide with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith;
KJV
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
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This verse in Philippians 1
Commentary
13 notes on this verseA commentator
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown1802–1910
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)
He did not yet know the issue, as far as human appearances were concerned (Php 2:23). He doubtless returned from his first captivity to Philippi (Heb 13:19; Phm 22). joy of faith--Greek, "joy in your faith."
This site's exposition
more necessary for you
on Philippians 1:24-26
Paul settles the tension of verse 23 by their need rather than his desire. He expects to stay for your progress and joy in the faith, the progress word, prokope, of verse 12 now turned to their growth.
This site's exposition
I will remain and will continue with all of you
Paul settles the question of verse 24 by the church's need. Wesley takes his knowing as given to him while he wrote, and holds that he did see the Philippians again. Jamieson, Fausset and Brown point to Philemon 22 and Hebrews 13:19 for the same hope of release.
The record, by era
The Church Fathers3 voices
Truly like a father, like a servant of God, he has renounced that one of his two desires which was to be more profitable to himself alone, namely, that he should now depart and be with Christ.… He says "I shall remain," and he adds …
In saying "I know that I shall remain and continue with you all" he means: "I know that I shall escape the present danger, so as to be once again a source of profit and encouragement to you. So you will have received what you …
He showed that to depart was better, persuading himself not to grieve: he showed them, that if he remained, he remained for their sake, that it proceeded not from wickedness of those who plotted against him. He subjoined also the reason, that he might secure their belief. For if this is necessary, that is, I shall by all means remain, and I will not "remain" simply, but "will remain with you." For this is the meaning of the word, "and I shall abide with," i.e. I shall see you. For what cause? "For your progress and joy in the faith." Here too he rouses them, to take heed unto themselves. If, says he, for your sakes I abide, see that ye shame not my abiding. "For your progress," I have chosen to remain, when I was about to see Christ. I have chosen to remain, because my presence advances both your faith and your joy. What then? Did he remain for the sake of the Philippians only? He stayed not for their sake only; but this he says, that he may show regard to them. And how were they to "progress" in "the faith"? That you may be more strengthened, like young fowl, who need their mother until their feathers are set. This is a proof of his great love.
The Medieval Church2 voices
Having stated the doubt and the reason for both sides, he then resolves it: first, as though choosing one side, he foretells what will be the result of his plan to visit them; secondly, he shows what is required on their part (1:26). In regard …
Since, he says, it is necessary for me to remain in the flesh, then I undoubtedly and with full confidence know that I shall remain, that is, I shall live, and not simply, but with you, that is, I shall see you. And for what …
5 more voices on this verse
The Puritans and the Awakening3 voices
I know - By a prophetic notice given him while he was writing this. That I shall continue some time longer with you - And doubtless he did see them after this confinement.
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide,.... In the flesh, in the body, live a little longer in the world.
Observe what ministers are continued for: For our furtherance and joy of faith, our further advancement in holiness and comfort. What promotes our faith and joy of faith is very much for our furtherance in the way to heaven. The more faith the more joy, and the more faith and joy the more we are furthered in our Christian course.
The Nineteenth Century2 voices
Having this confidence, I know that I shall abide - Convinced that it is necessary that I should live longer, for the spreading and defense of the Gospel, I am persuaded that I shall now be liberated. This was in fact the case, for, after having been two years in bonds at Rome, he was released. For your furtherance - In the way of righteousness. And joy of faith - And happiness in that way. The farther a man proceeds in the way of truth, the stronger his faith will be; and the stronger his faith, the greater his joy or happiness.
A commentator
Albert Barnes1798–1870
Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)
proposed
And having this confidence - “Being persuaded of this, that my continuance on earth is desirable for your welfare, and that the Lord has a work for me to do, I confidently expect that I shall be permitted to live.” The “confidence” here referred to was, that his life was needful for them, and hence that God would spare him.
The words behind it
18 Greek wordsEvery Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Greek | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| καὶ | kai | And | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| τοῦτο | touto | this | G3778 → | 1381 times |
| πεποιθὼς | pepoithos | having been persuaded of | G3982 → | 51 times |
| οἶδα | oida | I know | ||
| ὅτι | hoti | that | G3754 → | 1292 times |
| μενῶ | meno | I will remain | G3306 → | |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| παραμενῶ | parameno | will continue | G3887 → | |
| πᾶσιν | pasin | with all | G3956 → | 1235 times |
| ὑμῖν | humin | of you | G4771 → | 2973 times |
| εἰς | eis | for | G1519 → | 1755 times |
| τὴν | ten | <the> | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| ὑμῶν | humon | your | G4771 → | 2973 times |
| προκοπὴν | prokopen | progress | G4297 → | |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| χαρὰν | charan | joy | G5479 → | 58 times |
| τῆς | tes | of the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| πίστεως, | pisteos | faith, | G4102 → | 242 times |
καὶAnd
kaiG2532 →9120 times
τοῦτοthis
toutoG3778 →1381 times
πεποιθὼςhaving been persuaded of
pepoithosG3982 →51 times
οἶδαI know
oida
ὅτιthat
hotiG3754 →1292 times
μενῶI will remain
menoG3306 →
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
παραμενῶwill continue
paramenoG3887 →
πᾶσινwith all
pasinG3956 →1235 times
ὑμῖνof you
huminG4771 →2973 times
εἰςfor
eisG1519 →1755 times
τὴν<the>
tenG3588 →19766 times
ὑμῶνyour
humonG4771 →2973 times
προκοπὴνprogress
prokopenG4297 →
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
χαρὰνjoy
charanG5479 →58 times
τῆςof the
tesG3588 →19766 times
πίστεως,faith,
pisteosG4102 →242 times
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
8 stopsEach card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.
Through
Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
it leads to
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
- Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
- Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
Through
2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
it leads to
- Philippians 1:25–26
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
Reached by 2 separate paths from here.
- 1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 2 Timothy 2:24–26
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
- Philippians 1:25–26
Where this verse is studied
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About Philippians
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This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Gaius Marius Victorinus, EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS 1.25; J. B. Lightfoot, Saint Paul's Epistle to the Philippians; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Chrysostom, Homily on Philippians 4; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament; Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible; Theodoret of Cyrus, EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS 1.25; Theophylact of Ohrid, Commentary on Philippians and Thomas Aquinas, Commentary on Philippians.