Philippians 1:22
But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
In Context
21For to me life is Christ and death is profit.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he would not, and said to her, You see that my master keeps no account of what I do in his house, and has put all his property in my control;
Psalms 71:18Now when I am old and grey-headed, O God, give me not up; till I have made clear your strength to this generation, and your power to all those to come.
Acts 3:17And now, my brothers, I am conscious that you did this, as did your rulers, without knowledge.
2 Corinthians 10:3For though we may be living in the flesh, we are not fighting after the way of the flesh
Philippians 1:24Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.
1 Peter 4:2So that you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose of God.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27
The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →