^{20 Ref} According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

^{21 Ref} For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

^{22 Ref} But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

^{23 Ref} For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

^{24 Ref} Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

^{25 Ref} And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

^{26 Ref} That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.