 | James Nourse - 1829 - 292 pages
...in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 21 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor; yet what I shall 22 choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to 23... | |
 | Curtis Hutson - Evangelistic sermons - 2000 - 294 pages
...rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." And in Philippians 1:23 Paul says, "I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ . . . . " We go to Heaven to be with Christ. That's our destination! There are only... | |
 | Alastair Hannay - Biography & Autobiography - 2003 - 518 pages
...focusing on verse 21: 'For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' The text also contains the words: 'But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of...labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strain betwixt two. . . .' The either/or in this case is not between living with and living without... | |
 | H. Tristram Engelhardt Jr. MD, PhD, Mark J. Cherry - Medical - 2002 - 346 pages
...Saint Paul: Christ shall be magnified in my body whether it be by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the...the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I would not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which... | |
 | John Phillips - Religion - 2002 - 408 pages
...and that much more reward by and by. The apostle expressed these thoughts in his letter as follows: "If I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour." might, and more so now that he was within sight of his goal. He was prepared for either a fruit-bearing... | |
 | John R. Rice - Heaven - 1980 - 68 pages
...their works do follow them" (Rev. 14:13). Blessed and happy are the Christian dead! "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the...strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better."— Phil. 1:21-23. To die is gain. "Having a desire to depart,... | |
 | Ronald Paulson - Art - 2003 - 460 pages
...300-302. 6. "Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart,... | |
 | Moses Gbenu - Fiction - 2003 - 246 pages
...Philippians 1:21-23, the Apostle Paul said, For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if / live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot (know) not. For I am in a strait betwxt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ: which... | |
 | David Bird - Religion - 2003 - 350 pages
...assurance of forgiveness and a glorious future (cf John 17:1-5; 12:28-32). 2. Philippians 1:23 says, "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better." This can simply be understood as meaning that if Paul died the... | |
 | Daniel R. Jenkins - Religion - 2003 - 90 pages
...Corinthians 5: 1-8). Paul expressed that having the new body is better than retaining the old one, "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better" (Phillipians 1: 23). One of the greatest promises to be realized... | |
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For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 
