Philippians 1:20-26

20My eager expectation and hope is that in no way will I be put to shame, but that with complete boldness Messiah will even now, as always, be exalted in my body—whether through life or through death.

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

22But if to live on in the body means fruit from my work, what shall I choose? I do not know.

23I am torn between the two—having a desire to leave and be with Messiah, which is far better;

24yet for your sake, to remain in the body is more necessary.

25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith—

26so that your confidence in Messiah Yeshua might overflow because of me through my coming to you again.