Philippians 1:24 “But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.”

Philippians 1:24

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

American Standard Version

yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

Geneva Bible 1599

Neuerthelesse, to abide in the flesh, is more needefull for you.

Darby Translation

but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.

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Cross references

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

Philippians 1:22 John 16:7 Acts 20:29–31 Philippians 1:25 Philippians 1:26

Philippians 1:22 · BSB

But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

John 16:7 · BSB

But 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 20:29–31 · BSB

I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

Philippians 1:25 · 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,

Philippians 1:26 · BSB

so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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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