Berean Standard Bible
“But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.”
Paul writes from prison, torn between wanting to depart and be with Christ and wanting to stay. He has just said that to die is gain.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
World English Bible (WEB)
Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
King James Version (KJV)
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Empero quedar en la carne es más necesario por causa de vosotros.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
pero por el bien de ustedes es aún conveniente que me quede en este mundo.
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