Philippians 1:22
But if to live in the flesh, --[if] this shall bring fruit from my work, then what I shall choose I know not.
American Standard Version
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 39:8But he refused, and said unto his master`s wife, Behold, my master knoweth not what is with me in the house, and he hath put all that he hath into my hand:
Psalms 71:18Yea, even when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not, Until I have declared thy strength unto [the next] generation, Thy might to every one that is to come.
Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that in ignorance ye did it, 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 your sake.
1 Peter 4:2that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in flesh to the lusts of men, but 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 →