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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<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"><a href="/niv/philippians/1.htm">New International Version</a> so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me. <a href="/nlt/philippians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me. <a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again. <a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me. <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that through my coming to you again your boasting in me may abound to Christ Jesus. <a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> so that your pride in Christ Jesus may be abundant because of me by my coming to you again. <a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again. <a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> so that your reason for boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me, through my coming to you again. <a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so that your rejoicing for me may overflow in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again. <a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that, because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that, because of me, your confidence may grow in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. <a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again. <a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then, when I visit you again, you will have good reason to take great pride in Christ Jesus because of me. <a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again. <a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So by coming to you again, I want to give you even more reason to have pride in Christ Jesus with me. <a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> so that when I am with you again, you will have even more reason to be proud of me in your life in union with Christ Jesus. <a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then your rejoicing in the Messiah Jesus will increase along with mine when I visit with you again. <a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me. <a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> so that what you can be proud of may increase because of me in Christ Jesus, when I come back to you. <a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again. <a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> so that, as Christians, you may have additional reason for glorying about me as the result of my being with you again. <a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my coming again to you. <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that through my coming to you again your boasting in me may abound to Christ Jesus. <a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence again to you. <a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That your boasting may abound in Jesus Christ in me, for my coming again to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, through my return to you again. <a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> so that your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound on account of me when I come to you again. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So that when I come again to you, your rejoicing in Jesus Christ will abound through me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when I come again to you, your boasting which is in Yeshua The Messiah alone will abound by me.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may be come more abundant through me by my being present among you again.<CM> <a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in order that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may abound in me through my coming again unto you. <a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me by my coming again unto you.<CM> <a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that by my being present with you again, I may be the occasion of heightning your christian joy. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> so that, as Christians, you may have additional reason for glorying about me as the result of my being with you again. <a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that your glorying may abound in Jesus Christ in me through my presence with you again. <a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may abound through me, by my coming to you again. <a href="/parallel/philippians/1-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=212" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">To Live is Christ</a> …25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26<a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emēs (PPro-GF1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3952.htm" title="3952: parousias (N-GFS) -- From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect.">coming</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</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/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again</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/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/2745.htm" title="2745: kauchēma (N-NNS) -- A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense.">exultation</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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseuē (V-PSA-3S) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">will resound</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.">on account of</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> 27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">2 Corinthians 1:14</a> as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:19-20</a> After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? / You are indeed our glory and our joy. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12-14</a> For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. / For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely, / as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a> I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a> Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">1 Corinthians 15:31</a> I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17</a> Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-8</a> In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:4</a> That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a> Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a> But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a> Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a> This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.<a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Philippians 2:16-18</a> Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain… <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1,3</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe… <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4,10</a> Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/philippians/1-24.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">Additional</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Ample</a> <a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Christians</a> <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Overflow</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Result</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Account</a> <a href="/genesis/43-22.htm">Additional</a> <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Ample</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/3-20.htm">Christians</a> <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-10.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Overflow</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-4.htm">Result</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 1</div>1. <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,</a> 9. <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">daily praying for their increase in grace;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;</a> 21. <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;</a> 27. <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">exhorting them to unity;</a> 28. <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">and to fortitude in persecution.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>so that through my coming to you again Paul expresses his desire to visit the Philippians once more, highlighting the importance of personal fellowship in the early church. This reflects the itinerant nature of Paul's ministry, where he traveled extensively to nurture and strengthen the churches he established. The phrase suggests a hopeful expectation of release from imprisonment, as Paul was writing from a Roman prison. This visit would not only be a personal reunion but also a means to further encourage and instruct the believers in Philippi. The historical context of Roman travel and communication underscores the challenges and significance of such a journey.your exultation in Christ Jesus The focus here is on the joy and glory that the Philippians would experience in their relationship with Christ. This joy is not merely emotional but is deeply rooted in their spiritual union with Jesus. The term "exultation" implies a triumphant and celebratory response, which is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, emphasizing joy despite circumstances. This joy is a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of rejoicing in the Lord, as seen in passages like <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a> and <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a>.will resound on account of me Paul anticipates that his presence and ministry among the Philippians will lead to an increase in their joy and confidence in Christ. This reflects the apostolic authority and influence Paul had in the early church, where his teachings and personal example served as a catalyst for spiritual growth. The phrase suggests a communal aspect of faith, where the actions and presence of one believer can significantly impact the entire community. It also highlights the interconnectedness of the body of Christ, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where each member's contribution is vital to the health and growth of the church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Philippians. He is writing from prison, expressing his desire to visit the Philippians again. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. They were known for their strong faith and support of Paul's ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> Central to the passage, as the source of the believers' exultation and joy. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_imprisonment.htm">Paul's Imprisonment</a> The context from which Paul writes, highlighting his perseverance and hope despite his circumstances. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_potential_visit.htm">Paul's Potential Visit</a> The anticipated event that Paul hopes will lead to increased joy and exultation among the Philippians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_fellowship.htm">Joy in Fellowship</a> The anticipation of Paul's visit underscores the joy and encouragement found in Christian fellowship. Believers should prioritize gathering together to strengthen one another in faith. <a href="/topical/e/exultation_in_christ.htm">Exultation in Christ</a> True joy and exultation come from a relationship with Christ. Our lives should reflect this joy, drawing others to Him. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_trials.htm">Perseverance in Trials</a> Paul's situation reminds us that even in difficult circumstances, we can have hope and joy in Christ. Our trials can serve to strengthen our faith and witness. <a href="/topical/m/mutual_encouragement.htm">Mutual Encouragement</a> Just as Paul sought to encourage the Philippians, we should seek to uplift and encourage fellow believers, recognizing the impact of our presence and words. <a href="/topical/l/living_for_christ.htm">Living for Christ</a> Our ultimate goal should be to glorify Christ in all we do, whether through our actions, words, or relationships with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 1</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_wide_gate_to_destruction.htm">Am I the one, Lord?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_ethnicity.htm">Can I play my drum for the newborn king?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_fiat_creationism.htm">What does the Bible say about our beliefs?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_epaphroditus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) That your rejoicing may be more abundant.--The word translated "rejoicing" is that favourite word of St. Paul, which signifies a ground of "boasting," or exultation. It is used both of blessing beyond strict necessity, and of service beyond legal duty; in both of which there is ground for joy and thankfulness. This is, perhaps, best seen in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/9-15.htm" title="But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done to me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.">1Corinthians 9:15-18</a>, where he declares that the simple preaching of the gospel is "nothing to boast of," but that the preaching it without cost is "the boasting," of which he says that he would "rather die than that any man should make it void." (Comp. also the use of the same word in <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm" title="Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.">Philippians 2:16</a>, and in <a href="/romans/4-2.htm" title="For if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God.">Romans 4:2</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm" title="Your glorying is not good. Know you not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?">1Corinthians 5:6</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm" title="As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus.">2Corinthians 1:14</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm" title="For we commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that you may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.">2Corinthians 5:12</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm" title="Yet have I sent the brothers, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, you may be ready:">2Corinthians 9:3</a>.) Here, therefore, St. Paul speaks of them as having in him, and in their connection with him, a cause of boasting, or rejoicing, just as in <a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm" title="As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus.">2Corinthians 1:14</a> ("We are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours"), and declares that this will become "more abundant" by his coming to them again. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. Glorying or boasting (καύχημα), not rejoicing. Perhaps rather, as Meyer," That the matter in which you have to glory [i.e. the bliss in which you rejoice as Christians] may increase abundantly in Christ Jesus [as the element or sphere of the glorying] in me [as the instrument or cause]." <a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. my ἐμῆς (emēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. coming παρουσίας (parousias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3952.htm">Strong's 3952: </a> From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. again, πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. exultation καύχημα (kauchēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2745.htm">Strong's 2745: </a> A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. will resound περισσεύῃ (perisseuē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. on account of ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. me. ἐμοὶ (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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