Philippians 1:12-26

12But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel; 13So that my bonds in Christ are known in all the palace, and in all other places ;123 14And many of the brethren in the Lord, being more confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife; and some also from good will: 16The one preach Christ from contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17But the other from love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. 18What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I in this do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. 19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20According to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

21For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I know not. 23For I am in a strait between the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.