Bible in Basic English
"I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:"
— Philippians 1:23, Bible in Basic English
“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”
“But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better: ”
“But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.”
“I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,”
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.
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.