In the measure of my strong hope and belief that in nothing will I be put to shame, but that without fear, as at all times, so now will Christ have glory in my body, by life or by death.

For, as I see it, living means Christ and dying something even better.

And in no way be alarmed or intimidated [in anything] by your opponents, for such [constancy and fearlessness on your part] is a [clear] sign [a proof and a seal] for them of [their impending] destruction, but [a clear sign] for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God.

And, in fashion, being found, as a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient as far as death, yea, death upon a cross.

holding fast to the word of life, for a source of pride to me in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along with you all;

In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.

Having been circumcised on the eighth day, I am of the nation of Israel, from the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews. As far as the Law is concerned, I was a Pharisee.

As for my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church. As far as righteousness in the Law is concerned, I was blameless.

Only, as far as we have got, let us be guided by the same rule.

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Not that I speak as regards privation, for as to me I have learnt in those circumstances in which I am, to be satisfied in myself.

And you at Philippi know, as well as I, that in the early days of the Good News--at the time when I had just left Macedonia--no Church, with the one exception of yourselves, had anything to do with me as far as giving and receiving are concerned.

Not that I am looking for an offering, but for fruit which may be put to your credit.