Philippians 1:23
For 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:
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you.
Cross References
Luke 8:38And the man out of whom the devils had gone, besought him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him. Verily I say unto thee, To-day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
John 13:1NOW before the feast of the passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour was come, that he should go out of this world to the Father, having loved his peculiar people that are in the world, he loved them to the end.
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 →