Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?

Philippians 1:21

21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

Philippians 1:18 - 30

NKJV - ¹⁸ What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. ¹⁹ For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

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