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Philippians 1:21 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Philippians 1:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philippians chapter 1 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Philippians 1:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philippians 1:21
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain (Ἐμοὶ γὰρ τὸ ζῆν Χριστὸς καὶ τὸ ἀποθανεῖν κέρδος, Emoi gar to zēn Christos kai to apothanein kerdos)—One of Scripture's most compact, profound statements. To zēn ("to live," present infinitive) is not mere existence but conscious living is Christ (Χριστός, Christos). Life's meaning, purpose, content, and identity = Christ. Paul doesn't say living for Christ but living is Christ—union mysticism.To die is gain (τὸ ἀποθανεῖν κέρδος, to apothanein kerdos)—kerdos ("gain, profit") is commercial language Paul uses frequently (3:7-8). Death gains unmedia...
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Cross-References for Philippians 1:21
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“and it is no longer I that live”
“I say”
“we have a building from God”
“having the desire to depart and be with Christ”
“we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body”
“that I will in no way be disappointed”
“our life”
“Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' Yes, says the Spirit”
“or anguish”
“brothers”