17. but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.
18. What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
20. according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
21. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22. But if to live in the flesh,—if this is the fruit of my work, then what I shall choose I wot not.
23. But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
24. yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
25. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, yea, and abide with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith;
26. that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.