Philippians 1

23 I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ  * 1:23 Rm 6:8; 2Co 4:14; 13:4–5; 1Th 4:14; 5:9–10  — which is far better  * 1:23 Jn 12:26  —  24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.