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Philippians 1:23-25
Lexham English Bible
Philippians 1:23-25
Lexham English Bible
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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- Philippians 1:23 Literally “by the two”
- Philippians 1:23 Literally “for this is more better by much”
- Philippians 1:25 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“convinced”) which is understood as causal
Philippians 1:23-25
New International Version
Philippians 1:23-25
New International Version
23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart(A) and be with Christ,(B) which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
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