Philippians 1:23
World English Bible (WEB)
But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
In context
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose.
23 But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
24 Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
25 Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
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Philippians 1:23 in every translation
- 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.
- 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:
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
- 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: