Philippians 1:22
And whether to liue in the flesh were profitable for me, and what to chuse I knowe not.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 Christ is to me both in life, and in death aduantage.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he refused and said to his masters wife, Beholde, my master knoweth not what he hath in the house with me, but hath committed all that he hath to mine hande.
Psalms 71:18Yea, euen vnto mine olde age and graie head, O God: forsake me not, vntill I haue declared thine arme vnto this generation, and thy power to all them, that shall come.
Acts 3:17And now brethren, I know that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your gouernours.
2 Corinthians 10:3Neuerthelesse, though wee walke in the flesh, yet we doe not warre after the flesh.
Philippians 1:24Neuerthelesse, to abide in the flesh, is more needefull for you.
1 Peter 4:2That he hence forward should liue (as much time as remaineth in the flesh) not after the lusts of men, but after the will of God.
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 →