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Philippians 1:25

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

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

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.

27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

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BSB
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you 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;
WEB
Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
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;
DARBY
and having confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith;
BLB
And having been persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you⁺ for your⁺ progress and joy of the faith,
ÅB
Og da jeg er helt sikker på dette, vet jeg at jeg skal bli i live og være hos dere alle til deres fremgang og glede i troen,
OTB
Overbevist om dette, vet jeg at jeg skal bli og fortsette med dere alle for deres fremgang og glede i troen,
B1930
Og da jeg er fullt viss på dette, vet jeg at jeg skal bli i live og være hos eder alle til eders fremgang og glede i troen,

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