Philippians 1:19-26
English Standard Version
19 for I know that (A)through your prayers and (B)the help of (C)the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope (D)that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full (E)courage now as always Christ (F)will be honored in my body, (G)whether by life or by death. 21 For to me (H)to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 (I)I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is (J)to depart and (K)be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. 25 (L)Convinced of this, (M)I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your (N)progress and (O)joy in the faith, 26 so that in me (P)you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
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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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