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Philippians 1:22

WorkDeath and loss

20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

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

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.

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BSB
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.
KJV
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
WEB
But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose.
ASV
But if to live in the flesh, --[if] this shall bring fruit from my work, then what I shall choose I know not.
DARBY
but if to live in flesh [is my lot], this is for me worth the while: and what I shall choose I cannot tell.
BLB
But if [I am] to live in flesh, this for me [is] the fruit of work; and what will I choose? I do not know.
ÅB
men dersom det å leve i kjødet gir meg frukt av min gjerning, så vet jeg ikke hva jeg skal velge,
OTB
Hvis jeg skal fortsette å leve i kjødet, betyr det fruktbart arbeid for meg. Men hva skal jeg velge? Jeg vet ikke!
B1930
men dersom det å leve i kjødet gir mig frukt av min gjerning, så vet jeg ikke hvad jeg skal velge,

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Cross references

  • 1 Peter 4:2

    That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

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  • Galatians 2:20

    I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

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  • Philippians 1:24

    Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

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  • 2 Corinthians 10:3

    For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

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  • Psalms 71:18

    Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

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  • Acts 3:17

    And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

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  • Colossians 2:1

    For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

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