Philippians 1:24

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,

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Referenced Verses

  • John 16:7 : 7 `But I tell you the truth; it is better for you that I go away, for if I may not go away, the Comforter will not come unto you, and if I go on, I will send Him unto you;
  • Acts 20:29-31 : 29 for I have known this, that there shall enter in, after my departing, grievous wolves unto you, not sparing the flock, 30 and of your own selves there shall arise men, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 `Therefore, watch, remembering that three years, night and day, I did not cease with tears warning each one;
  • Phil 1:22 : 22 And if to live in the flesh `is' to me a fruit of work, then what shall I choose? I know not;
  • Phil 1:25-26 : 25 and of this being persuaded, I have known that I shall remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith, 26 that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence again to you.

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