Philippians 1:22
And if to live in the flesh, that is to me the fruit of labour, and what I shall choose I know not.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8Neither knew he any other thing, but the bread which he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful countenance, and comely to behold.
Psalms 71:18And unto old age and grey hairs: O God, forsake me not, Until I shew forth thy arm to all the generation that is to come: Thy power,
Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that you did it through ignorance, as did also your rulers.
2 Corinthians 10:3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
Philippians 1:24But to abide still in the flesh, is needful for you.
1 Peter 4:2That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh , not after 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 →