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NASB | Philippians 1:23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 1:23 But 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; |
Subject: Christians ambivalent about death? |
Bible Note: There is nothing that we can do to add one second to our days. They are already laid out for us. But the option that the one who numbered those days has, is to extend them to us as a measured favor. We may never know how or why this happens, but it is God's preference. Leaving this world is not a priority for most people. Even christians. But to hold the promise of God's word for the time that comes for each of us is our duty. And to spread this news while we have the chance. Very simple. Words like "desideratum" are a nusiance to level thought patterns and layman terminology. The fact remains that this is a stupid question, no matter the level of vocabulary. |