Philippians 1:25 web — Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

World English Bible

"Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,"

— Philippians 1:25, World English Bible

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Philippians 1 — Context

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But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don't know what I will choose.

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But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

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Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

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Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

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that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

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Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

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and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

Philippians 1:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:25 say?
Philippians 1:25 in the World English Bible reads: “Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,”
Where is Philippians 1:25 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 25.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:25.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:25 in?
Philippians 1:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 1:25?
Philippians 1:25 reads (WEB): “Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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