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Philippians 1:23

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Philippians 1:23 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

  • But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

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

22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

23For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

Cross-references

People in this verse

  • Jesus

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