Philippians 1:23

I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

Cross References (23)

  • 2 Corinthians 5:8 (29)

    We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

  • Psalms 17:15 (10)

    As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

  • Revelation 14:13 (7)

    And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on

  • 2 Timothy 4:6 (6)

    For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

  • Revelation 7:14–17 (6)

    “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have

  • Luke 23:43 (6)

    And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

  • John 17:24 (6)

    Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You lov

  • Acts 7:59 (6)

    While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

  • John 12:26 (5)

    If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will

  • Psalms 49:15 (5)

    But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah

  • Job 19:26–27 (4)

    Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.

  • John 14:3 (4)

    And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be wher

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (4)

    After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.

  • Psalms 16:10–11 (4)

    For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

  • Luke 2:29–30 (3)

    “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

  • Luke 12:50 (3)

    But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (2)

    And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as t

  • Psalms 73:24–26 (2)

    You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

  • John 13:1 (2)

    It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the F

  • Luke 8:38 (2)

    The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,

  • 2 Corinthians 6:12 (2)

    It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:1 (1)

    You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.

  • 2 Samuel 24:14 (1)

    David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; b