^{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.