Philippians 1:23

Philippians 1:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

23But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

23But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

23But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

23For I am distressed betweene both, desiring to be loosed and to be with Christ, which is best of all.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

23But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

23I can’t decide between the two. I long to leave this world and be with Christ. That is better by far.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

23Both of them seem very good to me. I want to leave this world so that I can be with Christ. That is a much better thing.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

23for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,

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