Verse Comparison: Philippians 1:24
American Standard Version
yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Amplified® Bible
But to remain in my body is more needful {and} essential for your sake.
Contemporary English Version
But I know that all of you still need me. That's why I am sure I will stay on to help you grow and be happy in your faith.
Darby English Version
but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;
Good News Bible
but for your sake it is much more important that I remain alive.
International Standard Version
But for your sake it is better that I remain in this body.
King James Version
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
New American Standard Bible
yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
New International Version
but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
New King James Version
Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
yet to remain on in the flesh seems more necessary for your sake.
Revised Standard Version
But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.
Young's Literal Translation
and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,