Philippians 1:23

New Living Translation

I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:14

“I’m in a desperate situation!” David replied to Gad. “But let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great. Do not let me fall into human hands.”

Psalm 17:15

Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.

Psalm 49:15

But as for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave. Interlude

Luke 12:50

I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished.

Luke 23:43

And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Luke 8:38

The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him home, saying,

John 12:26

Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.

John 13:1

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.

John 14:3

When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.

John 17:24

Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!

Acts 7:59

As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

2 Corinthians 5:8

Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 6:12

There is no lack of love on our part, but you have withheld your love from us.

Philippians 1:24

But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.

1 Thessalonians 2:1

You yourselves know, dear brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not a failure.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever.

2 Timothy 4:6

As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near.

Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!”