Philippians 1:22
But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.
Majority Standard Bible
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.
23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care.
Psalms 71:18Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.
Acts 3:17And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.
2 Corinthians 10:3For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.
Philippians 1:24But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
1 Peter 4:2Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for 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 →