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Philippians 1:21-1964 bbe — For to me life is Christ and death is profit. But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then…

Bible in Basic English

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For to me life is Christ and death is profit.

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But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make.

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I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:

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Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.

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And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;

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So that your pride in me may be increased in Christ Jesus through my being present with you again.

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Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;

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Having no fear of those who are against you; which is a clear sign of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;

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Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account:

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Fighting the same fight which you saw in me, and now have word of in me.

— Philippians 1:21-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Philippians 1 — Context

18

What then? only that in every way, falsely or truly, the preaching of Christ goes on; and in this I am glad, and will be glad.

19

For I am conscious that this will be for my salvation, through your prayer and the giving out of the stored wealth of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

20

In the measure of my strong hope and belief that in nothing will I be put to shame, but that without fear, as at all times, so now will Christ have glory in my body, by life or by death.

21

For to me life is Christ and death is profit.

22

But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make.

23

I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:

24

Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.

25

And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;

26

So that your pride in me may be increased in Christ Jesus through my being present with you again.

27

Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;

28

Having no fear of those who are against you; which is a clear sign of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;

29

Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account:

30

Fighting the same fight which you saw in me, and now have word of in me.

Philippians 1:21-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:21-1964 say?

Philippians 1:21-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For to me life is Christ and death is profit. But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make. I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better: Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you. And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith; So that your pride in me may be increased in Christ Jesus through my being present with you again. Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news; Having no fear of those who are against you; which is a clear sign of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God; Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account: Fighting the same fight which you saw in me, and now have word of in me.”

Where is Philippians 1:21-1964 in the Bible?

Philippians 1:21-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verses 21–1964.

Who wrote Philippians?

Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Philippians about?

Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.

What are the major themes of Philippians?

Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:21-1964.

What translation should I read Philippians 1:21-1964 in?

Philippians 1:21-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Philippians 1:21-1964?

Philippians 1:21-1964 reads (BBE): “For to me life is Christ and death is profit. But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make. I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better: Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you. And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith; So that your pride in me may be increased in Christ Jesus through my being present with you again. Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news; Having no fear of those who are against you; which is a clear sign of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God; Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account: Fighting the same fight which you saw in me, and now have word of in me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.