Philippians 1:23

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

Strong's King James

For{G1063} I am in a strait{G4912}{(G5743)} betwixt{G1537} two{G1417}, having{G2192}{(G5723)} a desire{G1939} to{G1519} depart{G360}{(G5658)}, and{G2532} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} with{G4862} Christ{G5547}; which is far{G4183}{G3123} better{G2908}:

The F.O.G *

(23) I'm gripped from having both a desire to depart and be with Mashiach because that's greater. Much better!

The F.O.G Message *

[23] I'm caught in this tension: I long to depart and be with the Messiah, which would be far better for me—like a homesick traveler yearning for their homeland.

Young's Literal Translation

for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,
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After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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