Philippians 1:23

23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;

Philippians 1:23 in Other Translations

KJV
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
ESV
23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.
NLT
23 I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.
MSG
23 Hard choice! The desire to break camp here and be with Christ is powerful. Some days I can think of nothing better
CSB
23 I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ-which is far better-

Philippians 1:23 In-Context

21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
22 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!
23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
25 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,

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Timothy 4:6
  • 2. S John 12:26; 2 Corinthians 5:8
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