Philippians 1:23
but I am held in a strait by the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; for it is far better;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Cross References
Job 19:26And though with my skin this body be wasted away, Yet without my flesh shall I see God.
Psalms 17:15But I through righteousness shall see thy face; I shall be satisfied with the revival of thy countenance.
Psalms 73:24Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And at last receive me in glory.
Luke 8:38And the man out of whom the demons had gone besought him that he might be with him. But he sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And he said to him, Truly do I say to thee, Today shalt thou 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 out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, loved them unto 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 →