Philippians 1:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:30

You are God's children. He sent Christ Jesus to save us and to make us wise, acceptable, and holy.

2 Corinthians 5:1

Our bodies are like tents that we live in here on earth. But when these tents are destroyed, we know that God will give each of us a place to live. These homes will not be buildings that someone has made, but they are in heaven and will last for ever.

2 Corinthians 5:6

So always be cheerful! As long as we are in these bodies, we are away from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We should be cheerful, because we would rather leave these bodies and be at home with the Lord.

Galatians 2:20

I have died, but Christ lives in me. And I now live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave his life for me.

Galatians 6:14

But I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his cross, the world is dead as far as I am concerned, and I am dead as far as the world is concerned.

Philippians 1:20

I honestly expect and hope that I will never do anything to be ashamed of. Whether I live or die, I always want to be as brave as I am now and bring honour to Christ.

Philippians 1:22

I don't know what to choose. I could keep on living and doing something useful.

Philippians 1:23

It is a hard choice to make. I want to die and be with Christ, because that would be much better.

Philippians 2:21

The others think only about what interests them and not about what concerns Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:4

Christ gives meaning to your life, and when he appears, you will also appear with him in glory.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Put this in writing. From now on, the Lord will bless everyone who has faith in him when they die.” The Spirit answered, “Yes, they will rest from their hard work, and they will be rewarded for what they have done.”