Philippians 1:21-23

New Testament for Everyone

²¹ You see, for me to live means the Messiah; to die means to make a profit. ²² If it’s to be living on in the flesh, that means fruitful work for me. Actually, I don’t know which I would choose. ²³ I’m pulled both ways at once: I would really love to leave all this and be with the Messiah, because that would be far better.