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Philippians 1:19-26
New Living Translation

19 For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.

Paul’s Life for Christ

20 For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. 21 For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. 22 But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. 23 I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. 24 But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.

25 Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. 26 And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:19 Or Christ
  2. Philippians 1:20 Lit. with all
  3. Philippians 1:20 Or Christ
  4. Philippians 1:20 Lit. exalted in my body
  5. Philippians 1:20 Lit. by life or by death
  6. Philippians 1:21 Or Christ
  7. Philippians 1:23 Or Christ
  8. Philippians 1:24 Lit. remain in this body
  9. Philippians 1:26 Or Christ
  10. Philippians 1:26 Lit. in me
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