Philippians 1:22
And if to live in the flesh [is] to me a fruit of work, then what will I choose? I do not know;
Literal 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 39:8and he refuses and says to his lord’s wife, “Behold, my lord has not known what [is] with me in the house, and all that he has he has given into my hand;
Psalms 71:18And also to old age and grey hairs, || O God, do not forsake me, || Until I declare Your strength to a generation, || Your might to everyone that comes.
Acts 3:17And now, brothers, I have known that through ignorance you did [it], as also your rulers;
2 Corinthians 10:3for walking in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh,
Philippians 1:24and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,
1 Peter 4:2no longer in the desires of men, but in the will of God, to live the rest of the time in the flesh;
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 →