Philippians 1:22

The Passion Translation

So here’s my dilemma: Each day I live means bearing more fruit in my ministry; yet I fervently long to be liberated from this body and joined fully to Christ. That would suit me fine, but the greatest advantage to you would be that I remain alive. So you can see why I’m torn between the two—I don’t know which I prefer.

Cross References

Genesis 21:26

Abimelech responded, “This is the first time I’ve heard about this; you never told me before now. I don’t know who has done this.”

Genesis 39:8

“Never!” Joseph replied. “Don’t you realize that my master has nothing to worry about with me in charge, for he has put everything he has under my care?

Psalm 71:18

God, now that I’m old and gray, don’t walk away. Give me grace to demonstrate to the next generation all your mighty miracles and your excitement, to show them your magnificent power!

Acts 3:17

“My fellow Jews, I realize that neither you nor your leaders realize the grave mistake you made.

Romans 1:13

So, my dear brothers and sisters, please don’t interpret my failure to visit you as indifference, because many times I’ve intended to come but have not been released to do so up to now. For I long to enjoy a harvest of spiritual fruit among you, like I have experienced among the nations.

Romans 11:2

God has not rejected his chosen, destined people! Haven’t you heard Elijah’s testimony in the Scriptures, and how he prays to God, agonizing over Israel?

2 Corinthians 10:3

For although we live in the natural realm, we don’t wage a military campaign employing human weapons, using manipulation to achieve our aims. Instead, our spiritual weapons are energized with divine power to effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide.

Galatians 2:20

My old identity has been co-crucified with Christ and no longer lives. And now the essence of this new life is no longer mine, for the Anointed One lives his life through me—we live in union as one! My new life is empowered by the faith of the Son of God who loves me so much that he gave himself for me, dispensing his life into mine!

Colossians 2:1

I wish you could know how much I have struggled for you and for the church in Laodicea, and for the many other friends I’ve yet to meet.

1 Peter 4:2

So live the rest of your earthly life no longer concerned with human desires but consumed with what brings pleasure to God.