Philippians 1:24 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁴ But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.

More versions

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

If it is to be life in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.

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 Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Philippians 1:23

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