Philippians 1:23

1:23 I feel torn between the two, ¹  because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,

Philippians 3:4

3:4 – though mine too are significant. ²  If someone thinks he has good reasons to put confidence in human credentials, ³  I have more:

Philippians 3:17-18

3:17 Be imitators of me, ⁴  brothers and sisters, ⁵  and watch carefully those who are living this way, just as you have us as an example. 3:18 For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.

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¹ tn Grk “I am hard-pressed between the two.” Cf. L&N 30.18.

² tn Grk “though I have reason for confidence even in the flesh.”

³ tn Grk “flesh.”

⁴ tn Or “become fellow imitators with me [of Christ].”

⁵ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.