Philippians 1:23
For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Updated King James Version
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In Context
22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I know not.
24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more necessary for you.
Cross References
Job 19:26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
Psalms 17:15As for me, I will behold your face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with your likeness.
Psalms 73:24You shall guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Luke 8:38Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto you, To day shall you be with me in paradise.
John 13:1Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto 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 →