Philippians 1:23
Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”Philippians 1:23
What Does Philippians 1:23 Mean?
Philippians 1:23 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Philippians 1:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 1:21“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”Luke 23:43“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”Psalms 23:6“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”2 Corinthians 5:8“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”Colossians 3:2“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”Psalms 63:3“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.”2 Timothy 4:6“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.”John 11:25“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”Matthew 25:21“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”John 14:3“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”Psalms 17:15“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”Romans 8:10“And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.”John 17:24“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”Revelation 14:13“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”Luke 2:29“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”Acts 7:59“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”Revelation 7:14“And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”1 Chronicles 21:13“And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the hand of the LORD; for very great are his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand of man.”Psalms 49:15“But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.”Isaiah 57:2“He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.”
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