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


In Context

18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

19 Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.

20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

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

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

Philippians 1:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For to me, to live is Christ; and to die is gain.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21For for me to live is Christ, and to die gain;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21for to me to live is Christ, and to die gain.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.