Philippians 1:23
but am constrained by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sakes.
Cross References
Luke 8:38And 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 thou shalt be with me in paradise.
John 13:1AND before the feast of the passover, Jesus knowing that his hour has 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 →