It is striking that Paul mentions the two expressions, “desire to depart” and “be with Christ,” in one breath. This demonstrates the depth of the apostle’s conviction, that even death cannot eliminate the living fellowship with Christ.1
It is striking that Paul mentions the two expressions, “desire to depart” and “be with Christ,” in one breath. This demonstrates the depth of the apostle’s conviction, that even death cannot eliminate the living fellowship with Christ.1
23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.