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Paul's Dilemma
"Even though departing and being with Christ is desirable and better, Paul chooses a different path. In keeping with the broader theme of this book, Paul uses the more attractive option of departing as a backdrop for disclosing his decision to remain and serve the church. Had he jumped ahead to deliver his final verdict without weighing out the options, we would not understand what it cost him. Departing from his circumstances and being with Christ, while desirable, would have been selfish on his part. Instead, he opts for the same kind of sacrificial service that we will read about Christ offering in 2:5–11." [1]
Paul's Dilemma
"Even though departing and being with Christ is desirable and better, Paul chooses a different path. In keeping with the broader theme of this book, Paul uses the more attractive option of departing as a backdrop for disclosing his decision to remain and serve the church. Had he jumped ahead to deliver his final verdict without weighing out the options, we would not understand what it cost him. Departing from his circumstances and being with Christ, while desirable, would have been selfish on his part. Instead, he opts for the same kind of sacrificial service that we will read about Christ offering in 2:5–11." [1]
[1] Steven E. Runge, High Definition Commentary: Philippians (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2011), Php 1:21–26.
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