Philippians 1:23 “I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, whic…”

Philippians 1:23

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

World English Bible

But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

American Standard Version

But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:

Geneva Bible 1599

For I am distressed betweene both, desiring to be loosed and to be with Christ, which is best of all.

Darby Translation

But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, [for] [it is] very much better,

Young's Literal Translation

for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,

Bible in Basic English

I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:

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Cross references

“in”

Luke 12:50 1 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Corinthians 6:12 2 Samuel 24:14 1 Thessalonians 2:1

Luke 12:50 · BSB

But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

1 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

2 Corinthians 6:12 · BSB

It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

2 Samuel 24:14 · BSB

David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”

1 Thessalonians 2:1 · BSB

You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.

“a desire”

2 Corinthians 5:8 2 Timothy 4:6 John 13:1 Luke 2:29 Luke 2:30

2 Corinthians 5:8 · BSB

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

2 Timothy 4:6 · BSB

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

John 13:1 · BSB

It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.

Luke 2:29 · BSB

“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

Luke 2:30 · BSB

For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

“with”

Revelation 14:13 Luke 23:43 John 17:24 Acts 7:59 Psalm 49:15 John 14:3

Revelation 14:13 · BSB

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.”

Luke 23:43 · BSB

And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

John 17:24 · BSB

Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

Acts 7:59 · BSB

While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Psalm 49:15 · BSB

But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah

John 14:3 · BSB

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

“far”

Psalm 17:15 Revelation 7:14–17 Psalm 73:24–26 Psalm 16:10 Psalm 16:11

Psalm 17:15 · BSB

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Revelation 7:14–17 · BSB

“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Psalm 73:24–26 · BSB

You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Psalm 16:10 · BSB

For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

Psalm 16:11 · BSB

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Also

John 12:26

John 12:26 · BSB

If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

24But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

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