Philippians 1:23
I am constrayned of two thinges: I desyre to be lowsed and to be with Christ which thinge is best of all.
Tyndale New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
24Neverthelesse to abyde in the flesshe is moare nedfull for you.
Cross References
Luke 8:38Then the man out of whom the devyls were departed besought him that he myght be with him: But Iesus sent him awaye sayinge:
Luke 23:43And Iesus sayde vnto him: Verely I saye vnto the to daye shalt thou be with me in Paradyse.
John 13:1Before the feast of ester when Iesus knewe that his houre was come that he shuld departe out of this worlde vnto the father. When he loved his which were in the worlde vnto the ende he loved them.
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 →