Philippians 1:23
for I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is much preferable:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
22so that I know not what to chuse;
24but to abide in the flesh is more necessary for you.
Cross References
Luke 8:38Now the man from whom the demons were gone out, prayed Him to let him be with Him: but Jesus sent him away,
Luke 23:43And Jesus answered him, I assure thee, thou shalt be with me this day in paradise.
John 13:1Now before the feast of the passover, (Jesus knowing that his hour was come, when He should pass out of this world unto the Father, as He had loved his own, who were yet 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 →