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Philippians 1:23 KJV
Philippians · chapter 1 · verse 23 · 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:Philippians 1:23 · King James Version
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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Key words (Strong's)
- betwixtekout of, from, by, away fromG1537 →
- straitsynechōto hold together, any whole, lest it fall to pieces or something fall away from it, to…G4912 →
- havingechōto haveG2192 →
- desireepithymiadesire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lustG1939 →
- departanalyōto unloose, undo again, to depart, break up, to depart from life, to returnG360 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
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