Philippians 1:25-27

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.

27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that – whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent – I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,