Philippians 1:23
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
24But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
Cross References
Job 19:26Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.
Psalms 17:15As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
Psalms 73:24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
Luke 8:38The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
John 13:1It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very 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 →