Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. New Living Translation But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live. English Standard Version But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. Berean Standard Bible But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Berean Literal Bible but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. King James Bible Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. New King James Version Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. New American Standard Bible yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sakes. NASB 1995 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. NASB 1977 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Legacy Standard Bible yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Amplified Bible yet to remain in my body is more necessary and essential for your sake. Christian Standard Bible but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Holman Christian Standard Bible but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. American Standard Version yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake. English Revised Version yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake. GOD'S WORD® Translation But for your sake it's better that I remain in this life. Good News Translation but for your sake it is much more important that I remain alive. International Standard Version But for your sake it is better that I remain alive. Majority Standard Bible But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. NET Bible but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body. New Heart English Bible Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake. Webster's Bible Translation Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Weymouth New Testament But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body. World English Bible Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account, Berean Literal Bible but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Young's Literal Translation and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account, Smith's Literal Translation And to tarry yet longer in the flesh is more necessary for you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut to abide still in the flesh, is needful for you. Catholic Public Domain Version but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake. New American Bible Yet that I remain [in] the flesh is more necessary for your benefit. New Revised Standard Version but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNevertheless, for me to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But also to remain in my body is pressing business for me because of you. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentyet to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Godbey New Testament but to remain in the flesh is safer on account of you. Haweis New Testament but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you. Mace New Testament and my inclination to abide in this life, as being more advantageous for YOU: Weymouth New Testament But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body. Worrell New Testament but to abide in flesh is more needful for you. Worsley New Testament but to abide in the flesh is more necessary for you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context To Live is Christ…23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. 24But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,… Cross References 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. / For we walk by faith, not by sight. / We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm. 1 Thessalonians 3:10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ... Romans 1:11-12 For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, / that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. 1 Corinthians 10:33 as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. 1 John 3:16 By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Treasury of Scripture Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Philippians 1:22,25,26 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not… John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Acts 20:29-31 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock… Jump to Previous Abide Account Body Flesh Important Necessary Needful Nevertheless Remaining Sake SakesJump to Next Abide Account Body Flesh Important Necessary Needful Nevertheless Remaining Sake SakesPhilippians 1 1. Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,9. daily praying for their increase in grace; 12. he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome; 21. and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death; 27. exhorting them to unity; 28. and to fortitude in persecution. But it is more necessary for you Paul expresses a selfless concern for the Philippians, prioritizing their spiritual growth over his personal desire to be with Christ. This reflects the pastoral heart of Paul, who often placed the needs of the churches above his own (2 Corinthians 11:28). The necessity here is not just practical but spiritual, emphasizing the importance of leadership and guidance in the early church. This mirrors Jesus' own ministry, where He often put the needs of others before His own (Mark 10:45). that I remain in the body Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who authored the letter to the Philippians. He is writing from prison, expressing his internal conflict between desiring to be with Christ and recognizing the necessity of his continued ministry on earth. 2. Philippians The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. Paul had a close relationship with them, as evidenced by his affectionate tone throughout the letter. 3. Roman Imprisonment The context in which Paul writes this letter. His imprisonment is a significant backdrop, highlighting his dedication to the Gospel despite personal suffering. Teaching Points The Tension Between Earthly Life and Heavenly DesirePaul exemplifies the Christian's dual longing: to be with Christ in eternity and to fulfill God's purpose on earth. This tension should inspire believers to live purposefully, knowing that their earthly life has divine significance. The Necessity of Ministry Paul's recognition of the necessity to remain "in the body" for the benefit of others highlights the importance of selfless service. Christians are called to prioritize the spiritual growth and well-being of others, even when personal desires suggest otherwise. Living with Purpose Believers are encouraged to discern God's purpose for their lives, understanding that their presence in the world is necessary for the advancement of the Gospel and the edification of the church. Sacrificial Love Paul's willingness to forego his personal desire to be with Christ for the sake of the Philippians is a model of sacrificial love. Christians are called to love others in a way that sometimes requires personal sacrifice.Verse 24. - Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. To abide by the flesh (if with some authorities the preposition is omitted), to hold to this human life with all its trials, is more needful for your sake. Meyer quotes Seneca, 'Epist.' 98, "Vitae suae adjici nihil desiderat sua causa, sed eorum, quibus utilis est." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [it is] more necessary ἀναγκαιότερον (anankaioteron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 316: Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close. for δι’ (di’) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that I remain ἐπιμένειν (epimenein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1961: (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body. σαρκὶ (sarki) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. Links Philippians 1:24 NIVPhilippians 1:24 NLT Philippians 1:24 ESV Philippians 1:24 NASB Philippians 1:24 KJV Philippians 1:24 BibleApps.com Philippians 1:24 Biblia Paralela Philippians 1:24 Chinese Bible Philippians 1:24 French Bible Philippians 1:24 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Philippians 1:24 Yet to remain in the flesh (Philipp. Phil. Php.) |
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