Philippians 1:21 (KJV) speaks to identity in Christ, eternal perspective, and hope in Christ — words set in Philippians, Paul's letter of joy from prison. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
1 John 3:2“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”
Colossians 1:27“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
Common questions
What does Philippians 1:21 mean?
In the King James Version, Philippians 1:21 reads: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." The verse speaks to identity in Christ, eternal perspective, and hope in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Philippians 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Philippians 1:21 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." is Philippians 1:21 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Philippians chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Philippians 1:21?
Verses that sit beside Philippians 1:21 include 1 John 3:2, Colossians 1:27, and Colossians 2:10. Reading them alongside Philippians 1:21 deepens the theme of identity in Christ.
How can I pray with Philippians 1:21?
Read Philippians 1:21 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.