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15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;
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It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;
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The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.
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The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice,
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But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
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I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
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For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
22 But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose.
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If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!
23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;
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I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
24 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
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but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
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Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
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