Philippians 1:24

and yet your needs make it very necessary for me to stay on here.

John 16:7

Yet it is only the truth when I tell you that it is better for you that I should go away. For if I do not go, the Helper will not come to you, but if I go I will send him to you.

Acts 20:29-31

I know that after I am gone savage wolves will get in among you and will not spare the flock,

Philippians 1:22

But if living on here means having my labor bear fruit, I cannot tell which to choose.

Philippians 1:25-26

I am convinced of this, and so I know that I shall stay on and serve you all, to help you to develop and to be glad in your faith.

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