Philippians 1:23
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
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in.

2 Samuel 24:14
David answered Gad, "I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men."

1 Thessalonians 2:1, 13
You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain. . . .

Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

2 Corinthians 6:12
It is not our affection, but yours that is restrained.

a desire.

Luke 2:29, 30
"Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. . . .

John 13:1
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.

2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

with.

Job 19:26, 27
Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. . . .

Psalm 49:15
But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah

Luke 8:38
The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,

Luke 23:43
And Jesus said to him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."

John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

John 17:24
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

Acts 7:59
While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:17
After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.

Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, "Blessed are the dead--those who die in the Lord from this moment on." "Yes, " says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them."

far.

Psalm 16:10, 11
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let your Holy One see decay. . . .

Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.

Psalm 73:24-26
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. . . .

Revelation 7:14-17
"Sir, " I answered, "you know." So he replied, "These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. . . .

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;

King James Bible
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ--which is far better--

International Standard Version
Indeed, I cannot decide between the two. I have the desire to leave this life and be with the Messiah, for that is far better.

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

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For two things are pressing upon me: I desire to depart that I might be with The Messiah, and this would be much better for me,
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