Philippians 1:24 continues the same reasoning: Paul's remaining in the body is necessary for the believers' benefit, explaining his dilemma.

Galatians 2:20 echoes 'the life I now live in the body I live by faith'—directly parallel to Paul's 'to live is Christ' and fruitful labor in the body.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:17, Paul yearns to be with the Thessalonians — paralleling his desire to remain for the Philippians' progress.

Psalm 71:18 expresses a desire to live to declare God's power, paralleling Paul's wish to remain for fruitful labor.

Isaiah 38:19 celebrates life for declaring God's faithfulness, paralleling Paul's view that continued life means fruitful labor for Christ.