Philippians 1:23
But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
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24Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Cross References
Job 19:26After my skin is destroyed, then I will see God in my flesh,
Psalms 17:15As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.
Psalms 73:24You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Luke 8:38But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
John 13:1Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to 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 →