Philippians 1
King James Version (KJV)
23 Ref For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24 Ref Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
25 Ref And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
23 Ref I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:
24 Ref Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.
25 Ref And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
23 Ref for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,
24 Ref and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,
25 Ref and of this being persuaded, I have known that I shall remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith,