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.