^23 [a]For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a ^(A)desire to depart and be with Christ, which is ^(B)far better.

⁸ We are confident, yes, ^(A)well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

⁴³ And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in ^(A)Paradise.”