Philippians 1:21-30
King James Version
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
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Philippians 1:21-30
Amplified Bible
To Live Is Christ
21 For to me, to live is Christ [He is my source of joy, my reason to live] and to die is gain [for I will be with Him in eternity]. 22 If, however, it is to be life here and I am to go on living, this will mean useful and productive service for me; so I do not know which to choose [if I am given that choice]. 23 But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better; 24 yet to remain in my body is more necessary and essential for your sake. 25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that your rejoicing for me may overflow in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.
27 Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one [a]mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel. 28 And in no way be alarmed or intimidated [in anything] by your opponents, for such [constancy and fearlessness on your part] is a [clear] sign [a proof and a seal] for them of [their impending] destruction, but [a clear sign] for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God. 29 For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 [and so you are] experiencing the same [kind of] conflict which [b]you saw me endure, and which you hear to be mine now.
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- Philippians 1:27 Lit soul.
- Philippians 1:30 Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned in Philippi during their first trip to the region. See Acts 16:19-40.
Filipenses 1:21-30
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
21 Pues para mí, el vivir es Cristo(A) y el morir es ganancia. 22 Pero si el vivir en la carne, esto significa para mí una labor fructífera(B), entonces, no sé cuál escoger. 23 Porque de ambos lados me siento apremiado, teniendo el deseo de partir y estar con Cristo(C), pues eso es mucho mejor.
24 Sin embargo, continuar en la carne es más necesario por causa de ustedes. 25 Y convencido de esto(D), sé que permaneceré y continuaré con todos ustedes para su progreso y gozo en la fe, 26 para que su profunda satisfacción por mí abunde en Cristo Jesús(E) a causa de mi visita[a] otra vez a ustedes.
Luchando unánimes por la fe
27 Solamente compórtense de una manera digna(F) del evangelio de Cristo(G), de modo que ya sea que vaya a verlos[b], o que permanezca ausente, pueda oír que ustedes están firmes(H) en un mismo espíritu(I), luchando unánimes[c] por la fe del evangelio(J). 28 De ninguna manera estén atemorizados por sus adversarios, lo cual es señal(K) de perdición para ellos, pero de salvación para ustedes, y esto, de Dios.
29 Porque a ustedes se les ha concedido por amor[d] de Cristo, no solo creer en Él, sino también sufrir por Él(L), 30 teniendo el mismo conflicto(M) que vieron en mí, y que ahora oyen que está en mí(N).
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- Filipenses 1:26 Lit. venida.
- Filipenses 1:27 Lit. vaya y los vea.
- Filipenses 1:27 Lit. con un alma.
- Filipenses 1:29 O por causa.
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