For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Treasury of Scripture in. 2 Samuel 24:14 And David said to Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great... 1 Thessalonians 2:1,13 For yourselves, brothers, know our entrance in to you, that it was not in vain... Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! 2 Corinthians 6:12 You are not straitened in us, but you are straitened in your own bowels. a desire. Luke 2:29,30 Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word... John 13:1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world to the Father... 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. with. Job 19:26,27 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God... Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. Luke 8:38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed sought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, Luke 23:43 And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, To day shall you be with me in paradise. John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom you have given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which you have given me... Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling on God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air... Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from now on: Yes, said the Spirit... far. Psalm 16:10,11 For you will not leave my soul in hell; neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption... Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold your face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with your likeness. Psalm 73:24-26 You shall guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory... Revelation 7:14-17 And I said to him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes...
Context To Live is Christ
21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I know not. 23For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I am straitened between two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, a thing by far the better.
Darby Bible Translation
But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, for it is very much better,
King James Bible
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Young's Literal Translation
for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,
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