Philippians 1:24

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Philippians 1:24

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

but to remain in the flesh [is] more necessary on account of you⁺.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Philippians 1

²² 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.

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.

²⁵ 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.

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