Philippians 1:24
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.”
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BSBPD
“But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Philippians 1:24 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 16:7But 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.
- Acts 20:29I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
- Philippians 1:22But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.
- Philippians 1:25Convinced 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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