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Philippians 1:24

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Nevertheless to abide in the flesh [is] more needful for you.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh [is] more needful for you.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— But, to abide still in the flesh, is more needful for your sake;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— But to abide still in the flesh is needful for you.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Neuerthelesse, to abide in the flesh, is more needefull for you.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Neuertheles, to abide in the flesh, is more needfull for you.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Nevertheless, for me to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— but also to remain in my body is the thing which constraineth me on your account.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— But also the business in regard to you, urges upon me to remain in the body.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Nevertheless 1161
{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
to abide 1961
{1961} Prime
ἐπιμένω
epimeno
{ep-ee-men'-o}
From G1909 and G3306; to stay over, that is, remain (figuratively persevere).
z5721
<5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Infinitive (See G5795)
Count - 647
in 1722
{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
flesh 4561
{4561} Prime
σάρξ
sarx
{sarx}
Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such).
[is] more needful 316
{0316} Prime
ἀναγκαῖος
anagkaios
{an-ang-kah'-yos}
From G0318; necessary; by implication close (of kin).
for 1223
{1223} Prime
διά
dia
{dee-ah'}
A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal or occasional). In composition it retains the same general import.
you. 5209
{5209} Prime
ὑμᾶς
humas
{hoo-mas'}
Accusative of G5210; you (as the object of a verb or preposition).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Philippians 1:24

_ _ to abide — to continue somewhat longer.

_ _ for youGreek, “on your account”; “for your sake.” In order to be of service to you, I am willing to forego my entrance a little sooner into blessedness; heaven will not fail to be mine at last.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Philippians 1:21-26.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance

Philippians 1:22 But if I live in the flesh, this [is] the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
Philippians 1:25-26 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; ... That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
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. ... Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
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Jn 16:7. Ac 20:29. Php 1:22, 25.

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