Philippians 1:23
For these two straiten me. I desire to be set free, that I might be with the Meshiha, and this is greatly preferable to me;
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
22But if in this life of the flesh there be also fruit to me from my works, I know not what to choose.
24but also to remain in my body is the thing which constraineth me on your account.
Cross References
Luke 8:38But he, the man from whom had gone forth the demons, besought of him that he might be with him. But Jeshu dismissed him, and said to him,
Luke 23:43Jeshu saith to him, Amen I say to thee, That to-day with me thou shalt be in Paradise.
John 13:1NOW before the feast of petscha, Jeshu knew that his hour was come, and that he should pass from this world unto his Father, and he had loved his who were in this world, and unto the end he had 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 →