Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Philippians 1:22
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
Philippians 1:25
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Philippians 1:26
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
Acts 20:29-31
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For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
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Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
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Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.