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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />but to remain in the flesh <i>is</i> more necessary for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless to abide in the flesh <i>is</i> more needful for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless to remain in the flesh <i>is</i> more needful for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sakes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />yet to remain in my body is more necessary <i>and</i> essential for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But for your sake it's better that I remain in this life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but for your sake it is much more important that I remain alive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But for your sake it is better that I remain alive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />but to remain in the flesh <i>is</i> more necessary for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to tarry yet longer in the flesh is more necessary for you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But to abide still in the flesh, is needful for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Yet that I remain [in] the flesh is more necessary for your benefit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless, for me to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But also to remain in my body is pressing business for me because of you.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />but to remain in the flesh is safer on account of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and my inclination to abide in this life, as being more advantageous for YOU:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but to abide in flesh is more needful for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but to abide in the flesh is more necessary for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/1-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=198" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">To Live is Christ</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/316.htm" title="316: anankaioteron (Adj-NNS-C) -- Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close.">it is more necessary</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1961.htm" title="1961: epimenein (V-PNA) -- (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.">that I remain</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarki (N-DFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">body.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">25</span>Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-6.htm">2 Corinthians 5:6-8</a></span><br />Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. / For we walk by faith, not by sight. / We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />Not 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10</a></span><br />Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-23</a></span><br />Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11-12</a></span><br />For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, / that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a></span><br />For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a></span><br />But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33</a></span><br />as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a></span><br />Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a></span><br />For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a></span><br />By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a></span><br />Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Matthew 20:28</a></span><br />just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a></span><br />For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-22.htm">Philippians 1:22,25,26</a></b></br> But if I live in the flesh, this <i>is</i> the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7</a></b></br> Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-31</a></b></br> For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Account</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Body</a> <a href="/philippians/1-22.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Important</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-33.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Sakes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/philippians/1-26.htm">Account</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Body</a> <a href="/philippians/3-2.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Important</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Sakes</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">daily praying for their increase in grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">exhorting them to unity;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">and to fortitude in persecution.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects the pastoral heart of Paul, who often placed the needs of the churches above his own (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a>). The necessity here is not just practical but spiritual, emphasizing the importance of leadership and guidance in the early church. This mirrors Jesus' own ministry, where He often put the needs of others before His own (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<p><b>that I remain in the body</b><br>Paul acknowledges the physical aspect of his ministry, recognizing that his presence in the flesh is crucial for the Philippians' benefit. This highlights the incarnational aspect of Christian ministry, where physical presence and personal interaction are vital for discipleship and teaching. The phrase also underscores the tension between the earthly life and the heavenly hope, a theme Paul explores in other letters (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-6.htm">2 Corinthians 5:6-8</a>). The body here is not just a physical entity but a vessel for God's work, much like how Jesus used His earthly body to fulfill His mission (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the letter to the Philippians. He is writing from prison, expressing his internal conflict between desiring to be with Christ and recognizing the necessity of his continued ministry on earth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. Paul had a close relationship with them, as evidenced by his affectionate tone throughout the letter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_imprisonment.htm">Roman Imprisonment</a></b><br>The context in which Paul writes this letter. His imprisonment is a significant backdrop, highlighting his dedication to the Gospel despite personal suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_tension_between_earthly_life_and_heavenly_desire.htm">The Tension Between Earthly Life and Heavenly Desire</a></b><br>Paul exemplifies the Christian's dual longing: to be with Christ in eternity and to fulfill God's purpose on earth. This tension should inspire believers to live purposefully, knowing that their earthly life has divine significance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_ministry.htm">The Necessity of Ministry</a></b><br>Paul's recognition of the necessity to remain "in the body" for the benefit of others highlights the importance of selfless service. Christians are called to prioritize the spiritual growth and well-being of others, even when personal desires suggest otherwise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_purpose.htm">Living with Purpose</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to discern God's purpose for their lives, understanding that their presence in the world is necessary for the advancement of the Gospel and the edification of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_love.htm">Sacrificial Love</a></b><br>Paul's willingness to forego his personal desire to be with Christ for the sake of the Philippians is a model of sacrificial love. Christians are called to love others in a way that sometimes requires personal sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_atheism_a_religion.htm">What are Christ's active and passive obedience?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_heavenly_bodies_like.htm">What will physical bodies in heaven be like?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_philippians_1_21_conflict_with_doctrine.htm">Does Paul’s viewpoint “to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21) conflict with central Christian doctrines on the value of life and future resurrection? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_lectionary.htm">How are Church Business Meetings conducted effectively?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you</span>. To abide by the flesh (if with some authorities the preposition is omitted), to hold to this human life with all its trials, is more needful for your sake. Meyer quotes Seneca, 'Epist.' 98, "Vitae suae adjici nihil desiderat sua causa, sed eorum, quibus utilis est." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[it is] more necessary</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναγκαιότερον</span> <span class="translit">(anankaioteron)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_316.htm">Strong's 316: </a> </span><span class="str2">Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">δι’</span> <span class="translit">(di’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that I remain</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιμένειν</span> <span class="translit">(epimenein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">body.</span><br /><span class="grk">σαρκὶ</span> <span class="translit">(sarki)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/1-24.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 1:24 Yet to remain in the flesh (Philipp. Phil. 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