^{15 Ref} Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

^{16 Ref} The former insincerly preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

^{17 Ref} but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Gospel.

^{18 Ref} What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

^{19 Ref} For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

^{20 Ref} according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether 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 on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don't make known what I will choose.

^{23 Ref} But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

^{24 Ref} Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

^{25 Ref} Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

^{26 Ref} that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

^{27 Ref} Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Gospel;

^{28 Ref} and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

^{29 Ref} Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,

^{30 Ref} having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.