Philippians 1:23
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
In context
21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.
23 I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
24 But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
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Philippians 1:23 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
- KJV King James Version
- For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
- WEB World English Bible
- But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
- ASV American Standard Version
- But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,
- DBY Darby Translation
- But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, [for] [it is] very much better,
- WBS Webster Bible
- For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: