Philippians 1:24
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:
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 be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
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.
Compare
- 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
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Read in contextPhilippians 1:22
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
Read in contextJohn 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.
Read in contextActs 20:29–31
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
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