Philippians 1:23
But I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; for this is far better:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to remain in the flesh is safer on account of you.
Cross References
Luke 8:38And the man out of whom the demons had gone prayed to be with Him. And Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, Truly I say unto thee, This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
John 13:1And before the feast of the passover, Jesus knowing that the hour has come when He must depart out of this world to His Father, having loved His own who were in the world, with divine love, He loved them perfectly.
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 →