18  What is it then? at any rate, in every way, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is announced; and in this I rejoice, yea, also I will rejoice; 19  for I know that this shall turn out for me to salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ; 20  according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.

21  For for me to live is Christ, and to die gain; 22  but if to live in flesh is my lot, this is for me worth the while: and what I shall choose I cannot tell. 23  But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, for it is very much better, 24  but remaining in the flesh is more necessary for your sakes; 25  and having confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith; 26  that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus through me by my presence again with you.