Philippians 1:24

New English Translation

but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body.

Cross References

John 16:7

But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.

Philippians 1:22

Now if I am to go on living in the body, this will mean productive work for me, yet I don’t know which I prefer:

Philippians 1:23

I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,