Philippians 1:23–24
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23I find it hard to choose between the two. I would like to leave this life and be with Christ. That’s by far the better choice. 24But for your sake it’s better that I remain in this life.
Copyright 1995 God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ—which is far better—but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
Copyright 2017 Holman Bible Publishers
NLTNew Living Translation
I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
But I am hard pressed between the two options, having the desire to depart and to be with Christ, for this is very much better. But to stay on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
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