Philippians 1:23–24
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1:23I feel torn between the two,36 because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far, 1:24but it is more vital for your sake that I remain37 in the body.38
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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