Philippians 1:24
Philippians 1:24 King James Version (KJV)
nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Philippians 1:24 American Standard Version (ASV)
yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Philippians 1:24 New King James Version (NKJV)
Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.
Philippians 1:24 New Living Translation (NLT)
But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.
Philippians 1:22-24 The Passion Translation (TPT)
So here’s my dilemma: Each day I live means bearing more fruit in my ministry; yet I fervently long to be liberated from this body and joined fully to Christ. That would suit me fine, but the greatest advantage to you would be that I remain alive. So you can see why I’m torn between the two—I don’t know which I prefer.
Philippians 1:24 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.
Philippians 1:22-26 The Message (MSG)
As long as I’m alive in this body, there is good work for me to do. If I had to choose right now, I hardly know which I’d choose. Hard choice! The desire to break camp here and be with Christ is powerful. Some days I can think of nothing better. But most days, because of what you are going through, I am sure that it’s better for me to stick it out here. So I plan to be around awhile, companion to you as your growth and joy in this life of trusting God continues. You can start looking forward to a great reunion when I come visit you again. We’ll be praising Christ, enjoying each other.
Philippians 1:24 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.