Philippians 1:21-23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.(A) 22 If I go on living in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. And I do not know which I shall choose.(B) 23 I am caught between the two. I long to depart this life and be with Christ, [for] that is far better.(C)
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Philippians 1:21-23
New International Version
21 For to me, to live is Christ(A) and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart(B) and be with Christ,(C) which is better by far;
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