Bible verse
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
Philippians 1:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Philippians 1.
19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
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,
26 so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.
27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
KJV
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
ASV
But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
ERV
But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
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