Philippians 1:23

Modern English Version

I am in a difficult position between the two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better.

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:14

David said to Gad, “I am very distressed. Let us fall by the hand of the Lord, for His mercy is great. May I not fall by the hand of man.”

Psalm 17:15

As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.

Psalm 49:15

But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will receive me.    Selah

Luke 12:50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how pressed I am until it is accomplished!

Luke 23:43

Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Luke 8:38

Now the man from whom the demons had departed asked Him if he could stay with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

John 12:26

If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

John 13:1

Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.

John 14:3

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also.

John 17:24

“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, that they may see My glory which You have given Me. For You loved Me before the creation of the world.

Acts 7:59

They stoned Stephen as he was calling on God, praying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

2 Corinthians 5:8

Instead, I say that we are confident and willing to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 6:12

You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections.

Philippians 1:24

Nevertheless, to remain in the body is more needful for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 2:1

You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

For this reason we thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which effectively works also in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we shall be forever with the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:6

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their works follow them.”