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Philippians 1:18-28

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18 But what does it matter? Nothing matters except that, in one way or another, people are told the message about Christ, whether with honest or dishonest motives, and I'm happy about that. Yes, I will continue to be happy

18 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 another reason. I know that I will be set free through your prayers and through the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

19 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 I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of. I will speak very boldly and honor Christ in my body, now as always, whether I live or die.

20 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 Christ means everything to me in this life, and when I die I'll have even more.

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

22 If I continue to live in this life, my work will produce more results. I don't know which I would prefer.

22 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 I find it hard to choose between the two. I would like to leave this life and be with Christ. That's by far the better choice.

23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;

24 But for your sake it's better that I remain in this life.

24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

25 Since I'm convinced of this, I know that I will continue to live and be with all of you. This will help you to grow and be joyful in your faith.

25 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,

26 So by coming to you again, I want to give you even more reason to have pride in Christ Jesus with me.

26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

27 Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I'll hear all about you. I'll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings.

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel

28 So don't let your opponents intimidate you in any way. This is God's way of showing them that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved.

28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.