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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 1:22-30, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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