Philippians 1:22 cpdv — And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose."

— Philippians 1:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Philippians 1 — Context

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For I know that this will bring me to salvation, through your prayers and under the ministration of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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by means of my own expectation and hope. For in nothing shall I be confounded. Instead, with all confidence, now just as always, Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

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For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

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And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose.

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For I am constrained between the two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is the far better thing,

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but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.

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And having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and that I shall continue to remain with all of you, for your advancement and for your joy in the faith,

Philippians 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:22 say?
Philippians 1:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose.”
Where is Philippians 1:22 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 22.
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 1:22.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:22 in?
Philippians 1:22 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 1:22?
Philippians 1:22 reads (CPDV): “And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose.” 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.
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