Philippians 1:25

Philippians 1:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
• New International Version (NIV)Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
• New King James Version (NKJV)And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith,

Context of Philippians 1:25

23But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better; 24yet to remain in my body is more necessary and essential for your sake. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that your rejoicing for me may overflow in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again. 27Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.

Philippians 1:25 word by word

καὶ τοῦτο πεποιθὼς οἶδα ὅτι μενῶ καὶ παραμενῶ πᾶσιν ὑμῖν εἰς τὴν ὑμῶν προκοπὴν καὶ χαρὰν τῆς πίστεως,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• havingπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• I knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• I shall abideμένωmenō · to stayG3306
• continue withσυμπαραμένωsumparamenō · to continueG4839
• youσύsu · youG4771
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• furtheranceπροκοπήprokopē · progressG4297
• joyχαράchara · joyG5479
• of faithὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• of faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102

Cross-references for Philippians 1:25

• Philippians 2:24and I trust [confidently] in the Lord that soon I also will be coming to you.
• Acts 20:25“And now, listen carefully: I know that none of you, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will see me again.
• Luke 22:32but I have prayed [especially] for you [Peter], that your faith [and confidence in Me] may not fail; and you, once you have turned back again [to Me], strengthen and support your brothers [in the faith].”
• John 21:15So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
• Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord.
• Acts 14:22strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
• Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you;
• Romans 15:18For I will not [even] presume to speak of anything except what Christ has done through me [as an instrument in His hands], resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles [to the gospel], by word and deed,
• 2 Corinthians 1:24not that we rule [like dictators] over your faith, but rather we work with you for [the increase of] your joy; for in your faith you stand firm [in your strong conviction that Jesus of Nazareth—the Messiah—is the Son of God, through whom we obtain eternal salvation].
• Ephesians 4:11And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct],
• Psalms 60:6God has spoken in His holiness [in His promises]: “I will rejoice, I will divide [the land of] Shechem and measure out the Valley of Succoth [west to east].
• Romans 5:2Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power].
• Romans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
• 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not even see Him now, you believe and trust in Him and you greatly rejoice and delight with inexpressible and glorious joy,

Commentaries on Philippians 1:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Having this confidence, I know that I shall abide - Convinced that it is necessary that I should live longer, for the spreading and defense of the Gospel, I am persuaded that I shall now be liberated. This was in fact the case, for, after having been two years in bonds at Rome, he was released. For your furtherance - In the way of righteousness. And joy of faith - And happiness in that way. The farther a man proceeds in the way of truth, the stronger his…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25And having this confidence - “Being persuaded of this, that my continuance on earth is desirable for your welfare, and that the Lord has a work for me to do, I confidently expect that I shall be permitted to live.” The “confidence” here referred to was, that his life was needful for them, and hence that God would spare him. A literal translation would be, “And being persuaded as to this, or of this” - ͂ ̀ touto pepoithōs- “I know,” etc. The foundation of…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-26Verses 21-26 Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness and misery. It delivers him from all the evils of life, and brings him to possess the chief good. The apostle's difficulty was not between living in this world and living in heaven; between these two there is no comparison; but between serving Christ in this world and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25The well-being of the church is more important to Paul than his own desire to be with Christ. for your progress and joy in the faith: Christians should find joy even during tough times (see 4:4; John 15:11, 20; 16:20–24; 1 Thessalonians 5:16).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. Translate, "And being confident of this." I know, &c.--by prophetical intimations of the Spirit. He did not yet know the issue, as far as human appearances were concerned (Php 2:23). He doubtless returned from his first captivity to Philippi (He 13:19; Phm 22). joy of faith--Greek, "joy in your faith."Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 1:25

• Benedictions
• Confidence
• Love
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• Zeal, Religious

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Commentaries on Philippians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings