Philippians 1:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:23 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:23 — KJV
“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”
— Philippians 1:23 (KJV)
Philippians 1:23 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 1:23
“Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. without...: Heb. without desire”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:23: two, desire, depart
“Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:23: two, having, better
“And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:23: two, having, better
“And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: offend...: or, cause thee to offend”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:23: two, having, better
“And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: offend...: or, cause thee to offend”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:23: two, having, better
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