Philippians 1:21

In context

19for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the support of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20in keeping with my eager expectation and hope that I will be put to shame in nothing, but that with complete boldness, now as always, the Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, living is the Christ, and dying is gain. 22But if living on in the flesh means fruitful work for me, then what shall I choose? I do not know. 23I am pressed from both sides: my desire is to depart and be with the Christ, which is far better;