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Philippians 1:22

Weymouth NT

But since to live means a longer stay on earth, that implies more labour for me–and not unsuccessful labour; and which I am to choose I cannot tell.

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»And now, brethren, I know that it was in ignorance that you did it, as was the case with your rulers also.«

And I desire you to know, brethren, that I have many a time intended to come to you –though until now I have been disappointed– in order that among you also I might gather some fruit from my labours, as I have already done among the rest of the Gentile nations.

God has not cast off His People whom He knew beforehand. Or are you ignorant of what Scripture says in speaking of Elijah–how he pleaded with God against Israel, saying,

For, though we are still living in the world, it is no worldly warfare that we are waging.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me; and the life which I now live in the body I live through faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself up to death on my behalf.

I am in a dilemma, my earnest desire being to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better.

But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.

For I would have you know in how severe a struggle I am engaged on behalf of you and the brethren in Laodicea and of all who have not known me personally,

that in future you may spend the rest of your earthly lives, governed not by human passions, but by the will of God.




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