Philippians 1:22
But if it means I am to go on living in the basar, this for me is p'ri for Hashem in the work of avodas kodesh ministry. What will I choose? I do not have da'as,
Orthodox Jewish 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 Moshiach + 1:21 Ga 2:20 and to die is revach (gain, profit, hanaa).
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he refused, and said unto eshet adonav, Look, with me [here], adoni knows not what is in the bais, and he hath entrusted all that he hath to my yad;
Psalms 71:18Now also when I am in ziknah (old age) 1 and grayheaded, O Elohim, forsake me not; 1 until I have declared Thy zero'a + 71:18 Moshiach; see Isa 53:1 unto this generation, 1 and Thy gevurah to everyone that is to come. 1
Acts 3:17And now, Achim, I realize that according to a lack of da'as you acted, as did also your manhigim (leaders).
2 Corinthians 10:3For though walking in basar, we war not according to the basar,
Philippians 1:24But on the other tzad (side) to remain in the basar is more necessary for your sake.
1 Peter 4:2So as no longer to live the remaining time of the Olam Hazeh in the basar, in the ta'avot Bnei Adam (lusts of men), but in the ratzon Hashem (will of G-d).
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 →