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Berean Standard Bible

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

Philippians 1:21

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Paul wrote Philippians from prison, facing a trial whose outcome could be release or execution. In Philippians 1:18-26 he reflects openly on both possibilities, weighing whether it would be better to live and keep serving or to die and be with Christ.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For to me life is Christ and death is profit.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque para mí el vivir es Cristo, y el morir es ganancia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque para mí el vivir es Cristo y el morir es ganancia.

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