Philippians 1:21

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Surrounding context

1:20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

1:21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

1:22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell.

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