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Philippians 1:23-24 Rejoicing in the Lord

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.

Cross References for Philippians 1:23-24

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

Luke 23:43 - Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” Click to read the verse Luke 23:43 Click to read the verse Luke 23:43

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

Acts 7:59 - While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Click to read the verse Acts 7:59 Click to read the verse Acts 7:59

Song of Songs 8:14 - Beloved Come away, my lover, and be like a gazelle or like a young stag on the spice-laden moun... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:14 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:14

John 17:24 - “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glor... Click to read the verse John 17:24 Click to read the verse John 17:24

Luke 2:29-30 - “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. Click to read the verse Luke 2:29-30 Click to read the verse Luke 2:29-30

2 Timothy 4:6 - For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:6 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:6

Luke 2:29 - “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. Click to read the verse Luke 2:29 Click to read the verse Luke 2:29

Psalms 119:174 - I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:174 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:174

John 14:3 - And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you a... Click to read the verse John 14:3 Click to read the verse John 14:3

Matthew 17:4 - Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shel... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:4

Romans 8:10 - But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:10 Click to read the verse Romans 8:10

Psalms 16:10-11 - because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Click to read the verse Psalms 16:10-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:10-11

Psalms 17:15 - And I—in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:15

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

2 Chronicles 15:15 - All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought God eag... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:15 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:15

Psalms 73:24-26 - You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:24-26 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:24-26

2 Samuel 24:14 - David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his merc... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 24:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 24:14

1 Samuel 13:6 - When the men of Israel saw that their situation was critical and that their army was hard press... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:6

John 12:26 - Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor... Click to read the verse John 12:26 Click to read the verse John 12:26

Psalms 23:6 - Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house ... Click to read the verse Psalms 23:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 23:6

John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even t... Click to read the verse John 11:25 Click to read the verse John 11:25

Colossians 3:2 - Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:2

1 Chronicles 21:13 - David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his merc... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:13 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:13

Isaiah 57:2 - Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:2

1 Thessalonians 2:13 - And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard f... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13

2 Corinthians 5:2 - Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:2

Luke 8:38 - The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, Click to read the verse Luke 8:38 Click to read the verse Luke 8:38

John 13:1 - Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the tim... Click to read the verse John 13:1 Click to read the verse John 13:1

Matthew 25:21 - “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few t... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:21

Psalms 49:15 - But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 49:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:15

Revelation 7:14-17 - I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribul... Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17

1 Thessalonians 4:17 - After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clo... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Job 19:26-27 - And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; Click to read the verse Job 19:26-27 Click to read the verse Job 19:26-27

Luke 12:50 - But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! Click to read the verse Luke 12:50 Click to read the verse Luke 12:50

Psalms 63:3 - Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Click to read the verse Psalms 63:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 63:3

Ecclesiastes 3:21 - Who knows if the spirit of man rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:21 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:21

Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Click to read the verse Philippians 1:21 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:21

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

Song of Songs 2:5 - Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love. Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:5 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:5

Acts 18:5 - When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, test... Click to read the verse Acts 18:5 Click to read the verse Acts 18:5

Revelation 6:9 - When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain beca... Click to read the verse Revelation 6:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 6:9

2 Corinthians 6:12 - We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:12

Mark 9:5 - Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for... Click to read the verse Mark 9:5 Click to read the verse Mark 9:5

Hebrews 11:14 - People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:14

1 Thessalonians 2:1 - Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:1