Philippians 1:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:21 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:21 — KJV
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
— Philippians 1:21 (KJV)
Philippians 1:21 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 1:21
“And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: shall...: or, is worthy to die, or, is a son of death”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:21: live, die, gain
“If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:21: live, die, gain
“If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:21: live, die, gain
“To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:21: live, die, gain
“Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:21: christ, die, gain
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