Philippians 1:22
But what if the life here in the body – if this brings me fruit from my labors? Then which to choose I cannot tell! I am sorely perplexed either way!
Open English Bible (US)
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 life is Christ, and death is gain.
23My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he refused, saying to her, “See, my master knows nothing about what I do in the house, and he has put all that he has in my charge.
Psalms 71:18Even in old age and grey hair, O God, do not forsake me. Still would I tell of your might unto all generations to come.
Acts 3:17And yet, my friends, I know that you acted as you did from ignorance, and your rulers also.
2 Corinthians 10:3For, though we live an earthly life, we do not wage an earthly war.
Philippians 1:24But, for your sakes, it may be more needful that I should still remain here in the body.
1 Peter 4:2and so will live the rest of his earthly life guided, not by human passions, but by 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 →