Parallel Verses New International Version For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. King James Bible For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Darby Bible Translation For for me to live [is] Christ, and to die gain; World English Bible For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Young's Literal Translation for to me to live is Christ, and to die gain. Philippians 1:21 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleFor to me to live is Christ - Whether I live or die, Christ is gain to me. While I live I am Christ's property and servant, and Christ is my portion; if I die - if I be called to witness the truth at the expense of my life, this will be gain; I shall be saved from the remaining troubles and difficulties in life, and be put immediately in possession of my heavenly inheritance. As, therefore, it respects myself, it is a matter of perfect indifference to me whether I be taken off by a violent death, or whether I be permitted to continue here longer; in either case I can lose nothing. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge to live. See on ver. Philippians 2:21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. to die. Library February 23. "For Me to Live is Christ and to Die is Gain" (Phil. I. 21). "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Phil. i. 21). The secret of a sound body is a sound heart, and the prayer of the Holy Ghost for us is, that we "may be in health and prosper even as our soul prospers." We find Paul in the Epistles to the Philippians expressing a sublime and holy indifference to the question of life or death. Indeed he is in a real strait, whether he would prefer "to depart and be with Christ," or to remain still in the flesh. The former would indeed be his sweetest … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Walking Worthily 7Th Day. Sanctifying Grace. Love and Discernment. Cross References Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Philippians 1:22 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! Jump to Previous Christ Death Die Gain Live ProfitJump to Next Christ Death Die Gain Live ProfitLinks Philippians 1:21 NIVPhilippians 1:21 NLT Philippians 1:21 ESV Philippians 1:21 NASB Philippians 1:21 KJV Philippians 1:21 Bible Apps Philippians 1:21 Biblia Paralela Philippians 1:21 Chinese Bible Philippians 1:21 French Bible Philippians 1:21 German Bible Philippians 1:21 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |