Philippians 1:24 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But to remain in my body is more needful and essential for your sake.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

However, it’s more important for me to stay in this world for your sake.

Catholic Public Domain Version

but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But to abide still in the flesh, is needful for you.

Philippians 1:24 Cross References

John 16:7

Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.

Philippians 1:22

If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me, yet I cannot say which I will choose.

Philippians 1:23

I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better,