King James Version
Philippians 1:24 in the King James Version says “Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.”
Philippians 1:24 · KJV
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour : yet what I shall choose I wot not.
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the flesh”
G4561flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or
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