Php 1:25. Καὶ τοῦτο, and this) While he was writing these things, he had a prophetical suggestion in his mind concerning his continuance among them.-πεποιθὼς οἶδα, I confidently know) He knew by spiritual confidence; he did not yet know from the report of men, Php 1:17, ch. Php 2:23.-μενῶ, that I shall continue) in life.-συμπαραμενῶ, remain with you) I shall remain for a considerable length of time with you. Psa 72:5, the LXX., συμπαραμενεῖ τῷ ἡλιῳ, He shall continue along with [as long as] the sun. There is no doubt that Paul returned from his first captivity into that country, Philem Php 1:22; Heb 13:19.