Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the 

Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly 

expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as 

always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is 

Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet 

what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with 

Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the 

body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your 

progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ 

Jesus will abound on account of me.