Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
Parallel translations
- WEB Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
- KJV And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
- NKJV And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith,
- NASB Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
- NLT Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith.
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Paul is convinced he will remain to help the Philippians grow in faith and joy. He expects continued ministry for their benefit.
Overview
With pastoral confidence Paul anticipates release so he can keep serving them. His aim is their "progress and joy in the faith," not merely his own comfort. The verse shows a shepherd's heart prioritizing the flock's maturity.
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Cross-references · 15
- Phil 2:24And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
- Eph 4:11–13And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
- 2 Cor 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
- Rom 5:2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
- Rom 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 20:25Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
- Rom 1:11–12For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
- Rom 15:18I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,
- Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
- Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- 1 Pet 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
- John 21:15–17When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
- Ps 60:6God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.
- Rom 15:29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
- Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
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