Philippians 1:23
for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
22And if to live in the flesh [is] to me a fruit of work, then what will I choose? I do not know;
24and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,
Cross References
Job 19:26And after my skin has surrounded this [body], || Then from my flesh I see God—
Psalms 17:15I—in righteousness, || I see Your face; I am satisfied, in awaking, [with] Your form!
Psalms 73:24You lead me with Your counsel, || And after, receive me [to] glory.
Luke 8:38And the man from whom the demons had gone forth was imploring of Him to be with Him, and Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43and Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
John 13:1And before the Celebration of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour has come, that He may depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who [are] in the world—to the end He loved them.
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 →