Philippians 1:10-22

10so that you may approve the things that are superior and may be pure and blameless in the day of Christ,

11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel,

13so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ.

14Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly.

15To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of good will.

16These preach out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

17the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment.

18What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice

19because I know this will lead to my salvation through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

20My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.

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

22Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose.