Philippians 1:23-26

To Live Is Christ

²³ _n I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is _o to depart and _p be with Christ, for that is far better. ²⁴ But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. ²⁵ _q Convinced of this, _r I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your _s progress and _t joy in the faith, ²⁶ so that in me _u you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.

1. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 5:8
   Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Timothy 4:6
   For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.
   
3. Cross References
   John 12:26
   If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
   
4. Cross References
   Philippians 2:24
   And I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.
   
5. Cross References
   Acts 20:25
   And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.
   
6. Cross References
   Philippians 1:12
   I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.
   
7. Cross References
   Romans 15:13
   May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
   
8. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 1:14
   Just as you did partially acknowledge us - that on the day of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of you.