Philippians 1:22
But if I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which to choose? I do not know.
Unlocked Literal 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 Christ and to die is gain.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he refused and said to his master's wife, “Look, my master does not pay attention to what I do in the house, and he has put everything that he owns under my care.
Psalms 71:18Indeed, even when I am old and gray-headed, God, do not forsake me, 1 as I have been declaring your strength to the next generation, 1 your power to everyone who is to come. 1
Acts 3:17Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers.
2 Corinthians 10:3For even though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.
Philippians 1:24yet to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
1 Peter 4:2As a result, such a person, for the rest of his time in the flesh, no longer lives for men's desires, but for God's will.
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 →