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Philippians 1:21-25

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

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

22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.

22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!

23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.

23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;

24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.

24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

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