In this passage the apostle Paul has penned a letter to the church In Phillip while he is jail. He is writing this letter towards the end of his life. He looks forward to being with Christ this concluding that to leave this earthly body would be his gain. However, he expresses that while he is here in the flesh it is better for those who depend upon him. Sometimes we must we as individuals must understand that we born into this world dying. As each day passes we move closer to the end of our days on earth and closer to being with God. Nevertheless, while we are here we should earnestly seek to help as many as we can to live a better life.