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 (KJV)
🌐 Philippians 1:23 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
American Standard Version (ASV)English
But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
Open English Bible (OEB)English
My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Ich werde aber von beidem bedrängt, indem ich Lust habe, abzuscheiden und bei Christo zu sein, denn es ist weit besser;
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Porque de ambas cosas estoy puesto en estrecho, teniendo deseo de ser desatado, y estar con Cristo, lo cual es mucho mejor:
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
pois estou pressionado por ambos os lados : tenho desejo de ser desligado, e estar com Cristo, o que é muito melhor;
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Pois sou pressionado por ambos os lados. Meu desejo é partir e estar com Cristo, o que é muito melhor;
📖 Philippians 1:23 in Context
21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
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