Philippians 1:22

But if this, my life in the flesh, would be profitable for my work in the ministry, verily, what I should choose I know not.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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.

23I am in a strait between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better:

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Cross References

Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that through ignorance you did this, as did also your rulers.

2 Corinthians 10:3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh,

Philippians 1:24yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

1 Peter 4:2so that he no longer lives the rest of his time in the flesh, according to the desires of men, but according to 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 →

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