Philippians 1:20-26

20My confident hope is that I will in no way be ashamed but that with complete boldness, even now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether I live or die.

21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.

22Now if I am to go on living in the body, this will mean productive work for me, yet I don’t know which I prefer:

23I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,

24but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body.

25And since I am sure of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith,

26so that what you can be proud of may increase because of me in Christ Jesus, when I come back to you.