Philippians 1:24
Yet [on the other hand], to remain in my body is more necessary for your sakes.
John 16:7
Yet I am telling you the truth: It will be helpful to you for me to go away. For unless I go, the Helper [i.e., the Holy Spirit] will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.
Acts 20:29-31
[Because] I know that after I am gone [from here] there will be vicious wolves [i.e., ravaging false teachers] who will come in among you, and they will not spare the flock [i.e., the congregation].
Philippians 1:22
But if [continuing] to live in my body means accomplishing more work [for Christ], then I do not know which to choose.
Philippians 1:25-26
So, being convinced of this, I know I will remain [in my body] and continue with all of you for your spiritual progress and joy in the faith,
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