^{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.