Philippians 1:20-26
1:21 a dying is even better: For believers, death holds no fear, as death leads directly into the presence of Christ (see 1:23 b; cp. John 5:24 c; 11:25-26 d; Rom 8:38-39 e).1:23 f I long to go and be with Christ: Death leads believers immediately into the Lord’s presence (cp. 3:20-21 g; 1 Cor 15:20-23 h, 51-52 i; 2 Cor 5:1-8 j; 1 Thes 4:13-17 k).
1:25 l The well-being of the church is more important to Paul than his own desire to be with Christ.
• experience the joy of your faith: Believers are encouraged to find joy even in the midst of suffering (see 4:4 m; John 15:11 n, 20 o; 16:20-24 p; 1 Thes 5:16 q).
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