Philippians 1:23

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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:

In

A desire

With

Far

General references

Bible References

In

I am in a desperate situation, David told Gad. Please let us fall into Jehovah's hands because he is very merciful. But do not let me fall into human hands.

For you know brothers that our coming to you was not in vein.

I have a baptism to experience and I am distressed until it is accomplished!

We do not restrict you, but you are restricted by your own affections.

A desire

Let your servant depart according to your word in peace.

Jesus knew before the feast of the Passover that the time had come for him to leave this world and return to his Father. He loved his own who were in the world to the very end.

We are of good courage, I say, and are willing to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

I am already being offered (poured out as an offering), and the time of my departure has come.

With

Even after my skin is gone and this body destroyed, I will see God in my own flesh.

But God will redeem me (buy me back) from the power of the grave because he will receive me.

The man who once had demons asked him if he could go with him. Jesus sent him away saying:

He replied: Today I tell you this. You will be with me in paradise.

If I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and I will receive you to myself, for where I am you may also be.

Father, I desire that these whom you gave me may be with me where I am. I want them to see the glory you have given me. For you loved me before the creation of the world.

They stoned Stephen. He called out: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!

We are of good courage, I say, and are willing to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

We that are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so will we ever be with the Lord.

Then I heard a voice from heaven say: Write: Blessed are the dead who die in union with the Lord from this time forward: Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works follow them.

Far

You do not abandon me to the grave or allow your holy one to decay.

I will see your face (be in your presence) when I am declared righteous. When I wake up, I will be satisfied to see (perceive) (comprehend) you.

You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward you give me honor (glory).

I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

General references

You have never deserted the other Israelites. You have been careful to obey the commandments of Jehovah your God.

That servant is blessed when his lord comes and finds him doing his will.

If you love me, you will keep (obey) my commandments!

For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself.