Philippians 1:23 — King James Version← Study notes
“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 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Philippians 1:2319 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Philippians 1:23
Nothing can be more blessed than the spirit of Paul, for the reason that nothing is more noble. We all shudder at death, I am wont to say, some by reason of our many sins, of whom I too am one, others from love of life, and cowardice, of whom may I never be one; for they who are subject to this fear are mere animals. This then, which we all shudder at, he prayed for, and hasted toward Him; saying, “To depart is very far better.” What do you say? When you are about to change…
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