23 But I am hard pressed between the two options[a], having the desire to depart and to be with Christ, for this is very much better[b]. 24 But to stay on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 And because I am[c] convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:23 Literally “by the two”
  2. Philippians 1:23 Literally “for this is more better by much”
  3. Philippians 1:25 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“convinced”) which is understood as causal