Philippians 1:23

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Philippians 1:23

BSB

I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

AKJV

For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

CPDV

For I am constrained between the two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is the far better thing,

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:

NHEB

But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

SMT

For I am pressed together from two, having one eager desire to be loosed, and be with Christ (rather much better:)

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philippians 1:23

ForG1063ConjunctionIaminastraitG4912Verb betwixtG1537Preposition twoG1417Noun havingG2192VerbadesireG1939Noun Feminine toG1519Preposition departG360Verb andG2532ConjunctiontobeG1511Verb withG4862Preposition ChristG5547AdjectivewhichisfarG4183Adjective betterG2908Adverb

Commentary for Philippians 1:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philippians 1:23

Summary

Torn between departing to heaven or earthly duty

Event

Expressing internal conflict

Estimated Time Period

c. 60-62 AD