Philippians 1:21

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Philippians 1

2 songs meet this passage

  • “He lived for Jesus, unafraid to die”

    We Are Charlie Kirk · Spalexma

    resonates with Philippians 1:21

    Paul's own words about living for Christ and gaining through death are the clear echo here; the song holds up that same posture as admirable.

  • “I'm on my way to heaven”

    Mr. Rager · Kid Cudi

    strains against Philippians 1:21-23

    Paul's hope of heaven rests in assurance of Christ; here 'heaven' reads more as vague relief or death-longing than settled hope in God.

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