1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have not availed myself of any of these rights. And I am not writing this so that it would be done in my case, for I would rather die than have anyone make my boast [i.e., of preaching without financial support] an empty one.

Philippians 1:21-25

For life to me is Christ, and if I die, it would be gain.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live.

Bible References

Take

Philippians 1:21
For life to me is Christ, and if I die, it would be gain.

For

1 Corinthians 9:15
But I have not availed myself of any of these rights. And I am not writing this so that it would be done in my case, for I would rather die than have anyone make my boast [i.e., of preaching without financial support] an empty one.