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Philippians 1:23-27

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.

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel

Cross References for Philippians 1:23-27

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