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Philippians 1:23

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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.

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;

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
KJV
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
WEB
But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
ASV
But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
DARBY
But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, [for] [it is] very much better,
BLB
But I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart and to be with Christ, for [it is] very much better,
ÅB
men står rådvill mellom de to ting, idet jeg har lyst til å fare herfra og være med Kristus for dette er meget, meget bedre;
OTB
Jeg er dratt mellom de to: Jeg lengter etter å bryte opp og være med Kristus, for det er mye bedre;
B1930
men står rådvill mellem de to ting, idet jeg har lyst til å fare herfra og være med Kristus for dette er meget, meget bedre;

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 5:8

    We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

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  • Psalms 17:15

    As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

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  • Revelation 14:13

    And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

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  • Luke 23:43

    And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

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  • John 17:24

    Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

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  • Acts 7:59

    And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

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  • 2 Timothy 4:6

    For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

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  • Revelation 7:14–17

    And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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