Philippians 1:23
I am torn between the two: I have the desire to depart and be with Christ (far better),
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In Context
24but to remain in the flesh is more necessary, because of you.
Cross References
Luke 8:38Now the man from whom the demons had gone out had started begging Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43Jesus said to him, “I tell you assuredly, today you will 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 from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world He 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 →