Philippians 1:21-23

English Standard Version

²¹For to me ^(A)to live is Christ, and to die is gain. ²²If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. ²³^(B)I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is ^(C)to depart and ^(D)be with Christ, for that is far better.

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Philippians 1:21-23

New International Version

²¹For to me, to live is Christ^(A) and to die is gain. ²²If 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! ²³I am torn between the two: I desire to depart^(B) and be with Christ,^(C) which is better by far;

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Philippians 1:21-23

King James Version

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:

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