To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain | Phil 1:21 | Retro Texture | Glowing Letters and Cross with Skull | Lightweight Cotton Unisex TeeFor himself, Paul has no fear. He is not even afraid of death: "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Phil. 1: 21). The apostle even seems to be at a loss what to choose: life or death? "For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you" (1: 23). Archbishop Averky, Commentary on the Epistles For whoever wants to save his

- 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

” Jesus said to him

Thou didst ascend the Cross

From snares of the devil

“‘You shall not murder

" or perhaps

He who is conquers himself in the little things will also do so in the great ones

God Himself acts by calls and exhortations

neither was their place found any more in heaven

Saint Panteleimon is venerated in the Orthodox Church as a mighty saint

and shut out from the Kingdom

’ She said then: ‘How could that be