Philippians 1:21-23

International Standard Version

²¹ For to me, to go on living is the Messiah,^[a] and to die is gain. ²² Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer. ²³ Indeed, I cannot decide between the two. I have the desire to leave this life and be with the Messiah,^[b] for that is far better.