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Philippians 1:21-23
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Philippians 1:21-23
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
21 for to me, the living is Christ, and the dying[a] is gain.
Death Would Be Much Better For Me, But I Know I Will Continue To Live For Your Sake
22 Now if it is the living in the flesh, this for me means fruit from work. And I do not know[b] what I shall choose, 23 but am gripped[c] by the two— having the desire that I might depart and be with Christ, for that is better by much more,
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- Philippians 1:21 That is, the death-event.
- Philippians 1:22 Or, make-known.
- Philippians 1:23 Or, controlled, governed.
Philippians 1:21-23
New International Version
Philippians 1:21-23
New International Version
21 For to me, to live is Christ(A) and to die is gain. 22 If 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! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart(B) and be with Christ,(C) which is better by far;
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