🙏WEB · Philippians 1:22
What does Philippians 1:22 mean?
"But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose."
— Philippians 1:22 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose.
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
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