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20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ (the Anointed One) will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ (the Anointed One), and to die is gain. 22 But if I go on living in the body (flesh), this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. 23 I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ (the Anointed One), which is far better indeed. 24 But it is more necessary for you⁺ that I remain in the body (flesh). 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you⁺ for your⁺ progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my coming to you⁺ again your⁺ exultation in Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves) will resound on account of me. 27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel (good news) of Christ (the Anointed One). Then, whether I come and see you⁺ or only hear about you⁺ in my absence, I will know that you⁺ stand firm in one spirit {pneumati}, contending together as one (striving together with one mind) for the faith of the gospel, 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction (ruin) but of your⁺ salvation, and it is from God {Theou}. 29 For it has been granted to you⁺ on behalf of Christ (the Anointed One) not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, 30 since you are encountering the same struggle you⁺ saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Philippians 1:20-30, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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