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Philippians 1:25

23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

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

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.

27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together 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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