Philippians 1:23-26

23Both of them seem very good to me. I want to leave this world so that I can be with Christ. That is a much better thing.

24But you people need me to continue to live here in this world.

25Yes, I am sure that you need me. For that reason, I know that I will continue to live among you. Then I will be able to help you to trust Christ even more. And that will make you even happier.

26Then, when I am there with you again, you will have an even better reason to thank Christ Jesus.