Philippians 1:23
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King James Version (modern wording)
For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Philippians 1:23 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
Philippians 1:23 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
Philippians 1:23 (BSB)
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What does Philippians 1:23 say?
Philippians 1:23 in modern King James wording reads: "For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:"
Where is Philippians 1:23 found in the Bible?
Philippians 1:23 is verse 23 of chapter 1 of the book of Philippians, in the New Testament. Philippians has 4 chapters.
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