Philippians 1:23

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.

Cross References

Luke 12:50

There is a baptism that I must undergo, and how great is my distress until it is over!

Luke 23:43

And Jesus answered: "I tell you, this very day you shall be with me in Paradise."

Luke 8:38

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged Jesus to let him be with him; but Jesus sent him away.

John 12:26

If a man is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant shall be also. If a man is ready to serve me, my Father will honor him.

John 13:1

Before the Passover Festival began, Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave the world and go to the Father. He had loved those who were his own in the world, and he loved them to the last.

John 14:3

And, since I go and prepare a place for you, I shall return and take you to be with me, so that you may be where I am;

John 17:24

Father, my desire for all those whom thou has given me is that they may be with me where I am, so that they may see the honor which thou has given me; for thou didst love me before the beginning of the world.

Acts 7:59

And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!"

2 Corinthians 5:8

And in this confidence we would gladly leave our home in the body, and make our home with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 6:12

There is room there for you, yet there is not room, in your love, for us.

Philippians 1:24

But, for your sakes, it may be more needful that I should still remain here in the body.

1 Thessalonians 2:1

Yes, Brothers, you yourselves know that your reception of us was not without result.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

This, too, is a reason why we, on our part, are continually thanking God--because, in receiving the teaching that you had from us, you accepted it, not as the teaching of man, but as what it really is--the teaching of God, which is even now doing its work within you who believe in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

Then those who died in union with Christ shall rise first; and afterwards we who are still living shall be caught up in the clouds, with them, to meet the Lord in the air; and so we shall be for ever with the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:6

As for me, my life blood is already being poured out; the time of my departure is close at hand.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from Heaven saying 'Write-- "Blessed are the dead who from this hour die in union with the Lord." "Yes," answers the Spirit, "that they may rest from their toil. Their good deeds go with them."'