Philippians 1:23-27 I am held in constraint, however, by reason of the two,––having, the coveting, to be released, and to be with, Christ, for it were far better!

Rotherham⁽ⁱ⁾ ²³ I am held in constraint, however, by reason of the two,––having, the coveting, to be released, and to be with, Christ, for it were far better! ²⁴ But, to abide still in the flesh, is more needful for your sake; ²⁵ And, of, this, being assured, know that I shall abide,––yea abide with you all, for your advancement, and the joy of your faith; ²⁶ In order that, your matter of boasting, may be more abundant in Christ Jesus, regarding me, through my own presence again with you.
²⁷ Only, in a manner worthy of the glad–message of the Christ, be using your citizenship; in order that––whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of the things which concern you––that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul, joining for the combat along with the faith of the glad–message;