Philippians 1:23

Good News Translation

I am pulled in two directions. I want very much to leave this life and be with Christ, which is a far better thing;

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:14

David answered, “I am in a desperate situation! But I don't want to be punished by people. Let the Lord himself be the one to punish us, for he is merciful.”

Psalm 17:15

But I will see you, because I have done no wrong; and when I awake, your presence will fill me with joy.

Psalm 49:15

But God will rescue me; he will save me from the power of death.

Luke 12:50

I have a baptism to receive, and how distressed I am until it is over!

Luke 23:43

Jesus said to him, “I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me.”

Luke 8:38

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged Jesus, “Let me go with you.” But Jesus sent him away, saying,

John 12:26

Whoever wants to serve me must follow me, so that my servant will be with me where I am. And my Father will honor anyone who serves me.

John 13:1

It was now the day before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. He had always loved those in the world who were his own, and he loved them to the very end.

John 14:3

And after I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to myself, so that you will be where I am.

John 17:24

“Father! You have given them to me, and I want them to be with me where I am, so that they may see my glory, the glory you gave me; for you loved me before the world was made.

Acts 7:59

They kept on stoning Stephen as he called out to the Lord, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are full of courage and would much prefer to leave our home in the body and be at home with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 6:12

It is not we who have closed our hearts to you; it is you who have closed your hearts to us.

Philippians 1:24

but for your sake it is much more important that I remain alive.

1 Thessalonians 2:1

Our friends, you yourselves know that our visit to you was not a failure.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And there is another reason why we always give thanks to God. When we brought you God's message, you heard it and accepted it, not as a message from human beings but as God's message, which indeed it is. For God is at work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

then we who are living at that time will be gathered up along with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:6

As for me, the hour has come for me to be sacrificed; the time is here for me to leave this life.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Happy are those who from now on die in the service of the Lord!” “Yes indeed!” answers the Spirit. “They will enjoy rest from their hard work, because the results of their service go with them.”