Philippians 1:23
For I am constrained between the two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is the far better thing,
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24but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.
Cross References
Job 19:26And I will be enveloped again with my skin, and in my flesh I will see my God.
Psalms 17:15And he sent forth his arrows and scattered them. He multiplied lightnings, and he set them in disarray.
Luke 8:38And the man from whom the demons had departed pleaded with him, so that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, “Amen I say to you, this day you shall be with me in Paradise.”
John 13:1Before the feast day of the Passover, Jesus knew that the hour was approaching when he would pass from this world to the Father. And since he had always loved his own who were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
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 →