Selah · Bible verse
Philippians 1:23
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
In context
21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose.
23But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
24Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
25Having 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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In other languages
日本語 · フィリピの信徒への手紙 1:23 · 口語訳聖書わたしは、これら二つのものの間に板ばさみになっている。わたしの願いを言えば、この世を去ってキリストと共にいることであり、実は、その方がはるかに望ましい。한국어 · 빌립보서 1:23 · 개역한글내가 그 두 사이에 끼였으니 떠나서 그리스도와 함께 있을 욕망을 가진 이것이 더욱 좋으나Español · Filipenses 1:23 · Reina-Valera (1909)Porque de ambas cosas estoy puesto en estrecho, teniendo deseo de ser desatado, y estar con Cristo, lo cual es mucho mejor:Português · Filipenses 1:23 · Bíblia Livre (2018)pois estou pressionado por ambos os lados: tenho desejo de ser desligado, e estar com Cristo, o que é muito melhor;
