Philippians 1:23
but 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;
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
22But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil - what to choose I do not know,
24but for your sakes it is more necessary that I should still live on in the body.
Cross References
Luke 8:38But the man out of whom the demons had gone kept begging him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away saying,
Luke 23:43"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus, "that this day you shall be with me in Paradise."
John 13:1Now just before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour was come when he should leave this world to go to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, showed forth his love to the end.;38 "Your life you will lay down for me? In solemn truth I tell you, the cock shall not crow before you have three times disowned me."
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 →