Philippians 1:22

But if it be his will, that I should live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my travail: and what to chuse I know not.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

23For I am in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, for this is far, far better:

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Cross References

Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that through ignorance ye did this deed, as did also your rulers.

2 Corinthians 10:3For though we walk in the flesh, we war not after the flesh:

Philippians 1:24but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you.

1 Peter 4:2that he might not spend the remaining space of life in the flesh after human passions, but the divine will.

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 →

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