Philippians 1:22 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²² But if [continuing] to live in my body means accomplishing more work [for Christ], then I do not know which to choose.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²² But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² If, however, it is to be life in the flesh and I am to live on here, that means fruitful service for me; so I can say nothing as to my personal preference [I cannot choose],

American Standard Version (1901)

²² But if to live in the flesh,—if this shall bring fruit from my work, then what I shall choose I know not.

Common English Bible

²² If I continue to live in this world, I get results from my work.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²² And if to live in the flesh, that is to me the fruit of labour, and what I shall choose I know not.

Philippians 1:22 Cross References

Acts 3:17

“And now brothers, I know that [both] you and your [Jewish] rulers acted in ignorance [of what you were really doing].

Romans 1:13

And I want you to be aware, brothers, of how frequently I [had] planned to visit you (but was prevented from doing so until now). I wanted to come in order to bear some fruit [i.e., make additional converts] among you, just as I have done among the other Gentiles [i.e., unconverted people].

Romans 11:2

God did not reject His people whom He knew previously. Or, do you not know what the Scriptures say in the passage where Elijah pleads with God against Israel?

2 Corinthians 10:3

For although we live in the world [i.e., in a human body], we do not wage war [i.e., for God and against evil] on a worldly level [i.e., by using the tactics of unsaved people].

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified [i.e., died] with Christ, and so I am not the one who lives [anymore] but rather, it is Christ who lives in my heart. And [now] my entire life is being lived by trusting in the Son of God [to save and keep me], because He loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Philippians 1:23

So, I am in a dilemma between the two choices. [On the one hand] I have the desire to depart [from this life] and be with Christ [in heaven], which would be far better.

Philippians 1:24

Yet [on the other hand], to remain in my body is more necessary for your sakes.

Colossians 2:1

I want you to know how much I am struggling for you [Note: This probably refers to the great effort Paul was exerting in prayer, preaching, etc.], and for those at Laodicia [Note: This was a town about ten miles west of Colosse], and for all those who have never met me in person.

1 Peter 4:2

So then, you should no longer live the rest of your lives [to satisfy] the sinful desires of your body, but to do what God wants.