Philippians Chapter 1 verse 25 Holy Bible
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, yea, and abide with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith;
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And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;
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and having confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith;
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And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
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Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
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and of this being persuaded, I have known that I shall remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith,
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 25. - And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all. Being persuaded of this, that my life is needful for you; or, as others render, "And this I certainly, confidently know." The first translation seems preferable, for St. Paul's assurance does not seem to rest on direct inspiration, but on a calculation of probabilities. The apostles could not always foresee their own future (Acts 20:22). Bishop Lightfoot says, "The same word οϊδα is used Acts 20:25, where he expresses his belief that he shall not see his Asiatic converts again. Viewed as infallible presentiments, the two are hardly reconcilable; for the one assumes, the other negatives, his release. The assurance here recorded was fulfilled (1 Timothy 1:3); while the presentiment there expressed was overruled by events (2 Timothy 1:15, 18; 2 Timothy 4:20)." For your furtherance and joy of faith; for the progress and joy of your faith, that you may continually increase in faith and take delight in it. Joy is the key-note of this Epistle.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(25) I know.--The word is not to be pressed too far. It is simply, "I feel certain;" and it is obvious to remark that in Acts 20:25 it is used by St. Paul of a conviction (that he would "see the face" of the Ephesians "no more") which, so far as we can follow out the history, was not verified. The apostolic inspiration, like the apostolic power of miracle, was a gift relative to the apostolic work, not necessarily extending beyond it.Abide and continue with you.--The latter verb is in the original a compound of the former, "I shall abide," and "shall abide side by side with you." It was for their sakes that it was needful for him to live. Hence to the simple idea "I shall abide," it was natural to add at once the phrase "with you," or "for you," as explaining the very object of his abiding in the flesh.For your furtherance and joy of faith.--In these words St. Paul's presence with them is spoken of, first, as in some degree necessary for their spiritual advance; next, as being to them a gift of God for their joy and comfort, even beyond what was actually necessary. (See the next verse.)
