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Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
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Service Over Self
Commentators emphasize that Paul makes a profound choice here. While his personal desire is for the 'gain' of being with Christ, he willingly chooses to remain on earth because it is 'more needful' for the Philippians. This demonstrates a powerful principle of Christian love: prioritizing the spiritual well-being and growth of others over one's own personal desires.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh. To live. All this is language derived from the belief that the soul will be separate from the body at …
In the flesh (εν τη σαρκ). So B D G, but Aleph A C do not have εν. Unnecessary with επιμενω, to abide by (common verb).
19th Century
Baptist
The apostle desired to die, yet he was willing to live. Death would have been gain to him, yet he would endure the loss of living if he might there…
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Yet the apostle also recognized another standpoint from which his future might be viewed. By remaining alive he would offer a certain advantage to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh To continue in the body, not always, but a little longer,
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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 …
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13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Apostle described the progress he has made; here he deals with the joy born of this progress: first, the cause of this joy, and second, …
