NASB
"But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;"
— Philippians 1:23, NASB
“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,”
“But I am straitened between two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, a thing by far the better.”
“I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:”
“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose.
But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;
yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.