Philippians 1:22
but if to live in flesh [is my lot], this is for me worth the while: and what I shall choose I cannot tell.
Darby Translation
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 for me to live [is] Christ, and to die gain;
Cross References
Genesis 39:8But he refused, and said to his master's wife, Behold, my master takes cognizance of nothing with me: what is in the house, and all that he has, he has given into my hand.
Psalms 71:18Now also, when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not, until I have proclaimed thine arm unto [this] generation, thy might to every one that is to come.
Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that ye did it in ignorance, as also your rulers;
2 Corinthians 10:3For walking in flesh, we do not war according to flesh.
Philippians 1:24but remaining in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sakes;
1 Peter 4:2no longer to live the rest of [his] time in [the] flesh to men's lusts, but to God's will.
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 →