Philippians 1:19-26

New Century Version

¹⁹ Because you are praying for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ is helping me, I know this trouble will bring my freedom. ²⁰ I expect and hope that I will not fail Christ in anything but that I will have the courage now, as always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth, whether I live or die. ²¹ To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me. ²² If I continue living in my body, I will be able to work for the Lord. I do not know what to choose—living or dying. ²³ It is hard to choose between the two. I want to leave this life and be with Christ, which is much better, ²⁴ but you need me here in my body. ²⁵ Since I am sure of this, I know I will stay with you to help you grow and have joy in your faith. ²⁶ You will be very happy in Christ Jesus when I am with you again.