“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21
“For to me” is similar to the common expression “As far as I’m concerned.”
The phrase “to live is Christ and to die is gain” means Paul would experience gain in his own death because he would be with Christ. In fact, Paul may have been expressing his confidence that since his imprisonment had furthered the gospel, God would also use his death to further His kingdom.
If you live as a Christian, you live by Christ’s grace, in His image, to serve as Christ to the people around you. If you die, you learn the fullness of what you had known in part and your corrupt human nature will no longer influence you.
God’s blessings on your day…