Parallel Verses
Weymouth New Testament
I am in a dilemma, my earnest desire being to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better.
New American Standard Bible
But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the
King James Version
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Holman Bible
I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ
International Standard Version
Indeed, I cannot decide between the two. I have the desire to leave this life and be with the Messiah, for that is far better.
A Conservative Version
And I am constrained by the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, being far better.
American Standard Version
But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
Amplified
But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;
An Understandable Version
So, I am in a dilemma between the two choices. [On the one hand] I have the desire to depart [from this life] and be with Christ [in heaven], which would be far better.
Anderson New Testament
I am in a strait between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better:
Bible in Basic English
I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:
Common New Testament
I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better;
Daniel Mace New Testament
I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME;
Darby Translation
But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, for it is very much better,
Godbey New Testament
But I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; for this is far better:
Goodspeed New Testament
I am undecided between the two, for I long to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better,
John Wesley New Testament
For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, for it is far better.
Julia Smith Translation
For I am pressed together from two, having one eager desire to be loosed, and be with Christ (rather much better:)
King James 2000
For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I am hard pressed {between the two options}, having the desire to depart and to be with Christ, {for this is very much better}.
Modern King James verseion
For I am pressed together by the two: having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I am constrained of two things. I desire to be loosed, and to be with Christ, which thing is best of all:
Moffatt New Testament
I am in a dilemma between the two. My strong desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far the best.
Montgomery New Testament
but am in a quandary between the two. I am perplexed. I have a strong desire to break camp and to be with Christ, which is far better;
NET Bible
I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,
New Heart English Bible
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Noyes New Testament
but I am held in a strait by the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; for it is far better;
Sawyer New Testament
But I am in a strait between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ; for this is far better;
The Emphasized Bible
I am held in constraint, however, by reason of the two, - having, the coveting, to be released, and to be with, Christ, for it were far better!
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For I am in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, for this is far, far better:
Twentieth Century New Testament
My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.
Webster
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Williams New Testament
I am hesitating between two desires, for I long to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far, far better,
World English Bible
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Worrell New Testament
but I am constrained by the two; having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for it is far better;
Worsley New Testament
for I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is much preferable:
Youngs Literal Translation
for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,
Themes
Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Communion with God » Saints » Desires
the Death of saints » Leads to » Christ's presence
natural Death » Described as » Departing
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
Interlinear
Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 1:23
Devotionals containing Philippians 1:23
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 1:23
Prayers for Philippians 1:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living Is Christ
22 But since to live means a longer stay on earth, that implies more labour for me--and not unsuccessful labour; and which I am to choose I cannot tell. 23 I am in a dilemma, my earnest desire being to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better. 24 But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:8
So we have a cheerful confidence, and we anticipate with greater delight being banished from the body and going home to the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:6
I for my part am like a drink-offering which is already being poured out; and the time for my departure is now close at hand.
Luke 23:43
"I tell you in solemn truth," replied Jesus, "that this very day you shall be with me in Paradise."
John 12:26
If a man wishes to be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there too shall my servant be. If a man wishes to be my servant, the Father will honour him.
Luke 2:29-30
"Now, O Sovereign Lord, Thou dost send Thy servant away in peace, in fulfilment of Thy word,
Luke 8:38
But the man from whom the demons had gone out earnestly asked permission to go with Him; but He sent him away.
Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to undergo; and how am I pent up till it is accomplished!
John 13:1
Now just before the Feast of the Passover this incident took place. Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father; and having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
John 14:3
And if I go and make ready a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me, that where I am you also may be.
John 17:24
"Father, those whom Thou hast given me--I desire that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see the glory--my glory--my gift from Thee, which Thou hast given me because Thou didst love me before the creation of the world.
Acts 7:59
So they stoned Stephen, while he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
2 Corinthians 6:12
There is no narrowness in our love to you: the narrowness is in your own feelings.
1 Thessalonians 2:1
For you yourselves, brethren, know that our visit to you did not fail of its purpose.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 4:17
Afterwards we who are alive and are still on earth will be caught up in their company amid clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
Revelation 7:14-17
"My lord, you know," I replied. "They are those," he said, "who have just passed through the great distress, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice speaking from Heaven. It said, "Write as follows: "'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from this time onward. Yes, says the Spirit, let them rest from their sorrowful labours; for what they have done goes with them.'"