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Philippians 1:24

Serving others

22 But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

23 I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

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

25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

26 so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
KJV
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
WEB
Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
ASV
yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
DARBY
but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;
BLB
but to remain in the flesh [is] more necessary on account of you⁺.
ÅB
men å bli i kjødet er nødvendigere for deres skyld.
OTB
men det er mer nødvendig for dere at jeg blir i kjødet.
B1930
men å bli i kjødet er nødvendigere for eders skyld.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 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,

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  • Philippians 1:22

    But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

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  • John 16:7

    But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

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  • Acts 20:29–31

    I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

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