Philippians 1:20-22
New Catholic Bible
21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.[a] 22 But if I continue living in the body, that will mean fruitful work for me. Hence, I do not know which I should choose.
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- Philippians 1:21 Paul has reached the highest level of spiritual growth.
Philippians 1:20-22
English Standard Version
20 as it is my eager expectation and hope (A)that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full (B)courage now as always Christ (C)will be honored in my body, (D)whether by life or by death. 21 For to me (E)to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.
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Philippians 1:20-22
King James Version
20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
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.
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