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Philippians 1:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Philippians 1:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philippians chapter 1 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”
Philippians 1:23 (KJV)
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For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better (συνέχομαι δὲ ἐκ τῶν δύο, τὴν ἐπιθυμίαν ἔχων εἰς τὸ ἀναλῦσαι καὶ σὺν Χριστῷ εἶναι, synechomai de ek tōn dyo, tēn epithymian echōn eis to analysai kai syn Christō einai)—Synechomai ("I am pressed, constrained") pictures being squeezed from both sides. Ek tōn dyo ("from the two") are the competing desires: fruitful ministry (v. 22) versus Christ-presence (v. 23).Desire to depart (ἐπιθυμίαν ἔχων εἰς τὸ ἀναλῦσαι, epithymian echōn eis to analysai)—analysai ("to loose, depart") is nautical (weighi...
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Cross-References for Philippians 1:23
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“I say”
“I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied”
“Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' Yes, says the Spirit”
“Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
“saying”
“and the time of my departure has come.”
“My lord, you know. He said to me”
“I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am”
“let him follow me. Where I am”
“for he will receive me. Selah.”