Philippians 1:24 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

²⁴ nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁴ nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁴ But to remain in my body is more needful and essential for your sake.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁴ yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

Common English Bible

²⁴ However, it’s more important for me to stay in this world for your sake.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.

Philippians 1:24 Cross References

Philippians 1:22

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: 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.

Philippians 1:23

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: