Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all 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;
- BSB Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the 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,
- 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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Quick answer
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 2:24But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.
- Eph 4:11–13He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;
- 2 Cor 1:24Not that we control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
- Rom 5:2through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
- Rom 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 20:25“Now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I went about preaching God’s Kingdom, will see my face no more.
- Rom 1:11–12For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established;
- Rom 15:18For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,
- Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.
- Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”
- 1 Pet 1:8whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory —
- John 21:15–17So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
- Ps 60:6God has spoken from his sanctuary: “I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
- Rom 15:29I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Good News of Christ.
- Acts 11:23who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
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