The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians was written while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. This letter, Paul’s farewell message, is filled with gratitude and affection for his Philippian friends, the church which was perhaps dearest to him.

Philippians 1

1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: