Philippians 1:26 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁶ so that, by my being with you again, you will be able to rejoice all the more in [our lives together with] Christ Jesus.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ that your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ So that in me you may have abundant cause for exultation and glorying in Christ Jesus, through my coming to you again.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁶ that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

Common English Bible

²⁶ and to increase your pride in Christ Jesus through my presence when I visit you again.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ so that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, through my return to you again.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁶ That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again.

Philippians 1:26 Cross References

John 16:22

So, you men also will experience grief [i.e., over my suffering and death], but I will see you again and your hearts will be glad. And no one will take away your joy.

John 16:24

Up until now you have not asked for anything in my name. [So now] ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete.

2 Corinthians 1:14

as you have understood us partially [or “only a part of you have understood us”], that we are [the occasion of] your boasting, even as you are [the occasion of] our boasting.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but we speak [in such a way as] to give you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can have an answer for those who take pride in [outward] appearances instead of what is in the heart.

2 Corinthians 7:14

For if there is anything I have boasted to him about you, you did not cause me to be ashamed of it. But as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus [about you] proved to be true also.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have great confidence in talking to you; I have great pride in you and I am full of encouragement [over you] In all of our troubles I am overflowing with joy.

2 Corinthians 7:6

But God, who comforts downhearted people, comforted us [also] by the arrival of Titus.

Galatians 6:4

But let each person test his own accomplishments so that he can determine if he should get credit for them or if his neighbor should.

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in [your relationship to] the Lord. It does not trouble me to write the same things to you again, because you will be safer if I do. [Note: These “same things” may refer to warnings against false teachers which Paul had either spoken to them or written about previously].

Philippians 3:3

For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real “Jews” in God’s eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God’s Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].

Philippians 4:10

I am rejoicing very much in [fellowship with] the Lord that now, after some time, you people have revived your concern for me. Actually, you were concerned, but lacked the opportunity [to show it].

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice!