Philippians 1:23
For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
24Nevertheless, to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you.
Cross References
Luke 8:38Now the man out of whom the devils had gone begged to be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, Today you shall be with me in paradise.
John 13:1Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were 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 →