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Philippians 1:21-26

21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!

23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;

24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

26 so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.

Cross References for Philippians 1:21-26

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Our Heavenly Dwelling Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a b... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:1

Proverbs 14:32 - When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:32

1 Corinthians 1:30 - It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30

1 Corinthians 3:22 - whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—al... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:22

Isaiah 57:1-2 - The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:1-2

Luke 12:37 - It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you t... Click to read the verse Luke 12:37 Click to read the verse Luke 12:37

2 Corinthians 5:6 - Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are aw... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:6

1 Timothy 6:6 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:6

Philippians 2:21 - For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse Philippians 2:21 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:21

Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20

Philippians 1:20 - I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:20 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:20

Psalms 73:26 - My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:26 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:26

Revelation 14:13 - Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:13

Romans 8:35-39 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or fami... Click to read the verse Romans 8:35-39 Click to read the verse Romans 8:35-39

Philippians 1:23 - I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; Click to read the verse Philippians 1:23 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:23

1 Thessalonians 3:8 - For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:8

Galatians 6:14 - May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has bee... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:14 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:14

1 Corinthians 9:26 - Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:26 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:26

2 Corinthians 5:8 - We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:8 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:8

1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 - The Coming of the Lord Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep,... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

Colossians 3:4 - When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:4