For a long time now—to this very day—you have not deserted your fellow Israelites but have carried out the mission the Lord your God gave you.

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23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart(A) and be with Christ,(B) 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.

Life Worthy of the Gospel

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy(C) of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm(D) in the one Spirit,[a] striving together(E) as one for the faith of the gospel

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:27 Or in one spirit

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