^{20 Ref} In the measure of my strong hope and belief that in nothing will I be put to shame, but that without fear, as at all times, so now will Christ have glory in my body, by life or by death.

^{21 Ref} For to me life is Christ and death is profit.

^{22 Ref} But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make.

^{23 Ref} I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better: