Philippians 1:19-26
Christian Standard Bible
19 because I know this will lead to my salvation[a](A) through your prayers and help from the Spirit(B) of Jesus Christ.(C) 20 My eager expectation and hope(D) is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life(E) or by death.(F)
Living Is Christ
21 For me, to live is Christ(G) and to die is gain.(H) 22 Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful(I) work(J) for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose. 23 I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ(K)—which is far better(L)— 24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,(M) 26 so that, because of my coming to you again, your boasting(N) in Christ Jesus(O) may abound.
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- 1:19 Or vindication
Philippians 1:19-26
International Standard Version
19 I know that this will result in my deliverance through your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus the Messiah.[a] 20 I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my[b] boldness the Messiah[c] will be exalted through me,[d] now as always, whether I live or die.[e]
21 For to me, to go on living is the Messiah,[f] and to die is gain. 22 Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer. 23 Indeed, I cannot decide between the two. I have the desire to leave this life and be with the Messiah,[g] for that is far better. 24 But for your sake it is better that I remain alive.[h]
25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will continue to live and be with all of you, so you will mature in the faith and know joy in it. 26 Then your rejoicing in the Messiah[i] Jesus will increase along with mine[j] when I visit with you again.
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- Philippians 1:19 Or Christ
- Philippians 1:20 Lit. with all
- Philippians 1:20 Or Christ
- Philippians 1:20 Lit. exalted in my body
- Philippians 1:20 Lit. by life or by death
- Philippians 1:21 Or Christ
- Philippians 1:23 Or Christ
- Philippians 1:24 Lit. remain in this body
- Philippians 1:26 Or Christ
- Philippians 1:26 Lit. in me
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