Philippians 1:22

But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil - what to choose I do not know,

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

23but am in a quandary between the two. I am perplexed. I have a strong desire to break camp and to be with Christ, which is far better;

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Cross References

Acts 3:17"And now, brothers, I know that you did it in ignorance, as did also your rulers.

2 Corinthians 10:3Though I do walk on the low level of the flesh, I do not make war as the flesh does;

Philippians 1:24but for your sakes it is more necessary that I should still live on in the body.

1 Peter 4:2so that in future you may not spend your life in the flesh according to men’s desires, but in 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 →

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