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Philippians 1:21

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Following JesusJesus ChristDeath and loss

19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

22 But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

23 I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

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BSB
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
KJV
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
WEB
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
ASV
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
DARBY
For for me to live [is] Christ, and to die gain;
BLB
For to me, to live [is] Christ and to die [is] gain.
ÅB
For meg er livet Kristus og døden en vinning;
OTB
For for meg er livet Kristus, og døden en vinning.
B1930
For mig er livet Kristus og døden en vinning;

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Cross references

  • Galatians 2:20

    I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:8

    We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:1

    Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

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  • Philippians 1:23

    I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:6

    Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord.

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  • Philippians 1:20

    I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

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  • Colossians 3:4

    When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

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  • Revelation 14:13

    And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”

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