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

²⁴ but to remain in the flesh is more necessary 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁴ 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,