1:18 |
But what does it matter? As long as, by every means, whether under pretext or in truthfulness, Christ is announced. And about this, I rejoice, and moreover, I will continue to rejoice. |
1:19 |
For I know that this will bring me to salvation, through your prayers and under the ministration of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, |
1:20 |
by means of my own expectation and hope. For in nothing shall I be confounded. Instead, with all confidence, now just as always, Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. |
1:21 |
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. |
1:22 |
And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose. |
1:23 |
For I am constrained between the two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is the far better thing, |
1:24 |
but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake. |
1:25 |
And having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and that I shall continue to remain with all of you, for your advancement and for your joy in the faith, |
1:26 |
so that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, through my return to you again. |