Matthew Poole and continuators on Philippians 1:23

Because he knew not what to chuse for the best, he was held in suspence, Luk. 12.50. Act. 18.5. as one drawn both ways with weighty reasons which he amplifies with respect to himself, and the Church, that Christ might be honoured in both. His love to the enjoyment of Christ and the Edification of his Members constraining him on each hand; the former was more delightfull to him, and the latter more profitable for them.

Being held not onely with a bare inclination, but an ardent and perpetually Active desire, to loose from this Clayie Tabernacle, Psal. 42.1, 2. Eccles. 12.7. Luk. 2.29. & 12.36. 2 Cor. 5.1, 4. 2 Tim. 4.6. So to depart as to abide in a better place.

Upon being absent from the Body to be present with Christ. 2 Cor. 5.8. in paradise. Luk. 23.43. 1 Thess. 4.17. so to leave the Body as to live with and enjoy him in Heaven is by far much better for me.