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Philippians 1:23
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Philippians 1:23
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I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
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Philippians 1:23 in Other Translations
KJV
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For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
ESV
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I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.
NLT
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I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.
MSG
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Hard choice! The desire to break camp here and be with Christ is powerful. Some days I can think of nothing better
CSB
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I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ-which is far better-
Philippians 1:23 In-Context
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For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
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If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!
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I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
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but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
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Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
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2 Timothy 4:6
2.
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John 12:26
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2 Corinthians 5:8
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