Philippians 1:22
But if to live in flesh, this is fruit of labor to me, then what I will choose I know not.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
In Context
21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
23And I am constrained by the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, being far better.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he refused, and said to his master's wife, Behold, my master does not know what is with me in the house, and he has put all that he has into my hand.
Psalms 71:18Yea, even when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not, until I have declared thy strength to a generation, thy might to everyone who is to come.
Acts 3:17And now, brothers, I know that ye did it from ignorance, as also your rulers.
2 Corinthians 10:3For though walking in flesh, we do not war according to flesh.
Philippians 1:24But to remain in the flesh is more necessary because of you.
1 Peter 4:2in order to live the remaining time in flesh, no longer by lusts of men, but by the will of God.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27
The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →