Philippians 1:23
But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, [for] [it is] very much better,
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
24but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;
Cross References
Job 19:26And [if] after my skin this shall be destroyed, yet from out of my flesh shall I see God;
Psalms 17:15As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Psalms 73:24Thou wilt guide me by thy counsel, and after the glory, thou wilt receive me.
Luke 8:38But the man out of whom the demons had gone besought him that he might be with him. But he sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, Verily I say to thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
John 13:1Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour had come that he should depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, loved them to 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 →