Philippians 1:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:24 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:24 — KJV
“Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.”
— Philippians 1:24 (KJV)
Philippians 1:24 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 1:24
“And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:24: flesh, more
“And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:24: flesh, more
“Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the uncleanness of man, or any unclean beast, or any abominable unclean thing, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which pertain unto the LORD, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:24: flesh, more
“Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:24: nevertheless, more
“Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:24: nevertheless, flesh
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