Philippians 1:23
For I am distressed betweene both, desiring to be loosed and to be with Christ, which is best of all.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
22And whether to liue in the flesh were profitable for me, and what to chuse I knowe not.
24Neuerthelesse, to abide in the flesh, is more needefull for you.
Cross References
Job 19:26And though after my skin wormes destroy this bodie, yet shall I see God in my flesh.
Psalms 17:15But I will beholde thy face in righteousnes, and when I awake, I shalbe satisfied with thine image.
Psalms 73:24Thou wilt guide me by thy counsell, and afterward receiue me to glory.
Luke 8:38Then the man, out of whome the deuils were departed, besought him that hee might be with him: but Iesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43Then Iesus said vnto him, Verely I say vnto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
John 13:1Nowe before the feast of the Passeouer, when Iesus knewe that his houre was come, that he should depart out of this world vnto the Father, forasmuch as he loued his owne which were in the world, vnto the end he loued 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 →