Philippians 1:21-30 - Living Is Christ
21 For, unto me - living, is Christ, and, dying, gain. 22 But, if living in flesh, is Christ , this, unto me, is a fruit of work, - and, what I shall choose, I make not known: 23 I am held in constraint, however, by reason of the two, - having, the coveting, to be released, and to be with, Christ, for it were far better! 24 But, to abide still in the flesh, is more needful for your sake; 25 And, of, this, being assured, know that I shall abide, - yea abide with you all, for your advancement, and the joy of your faith; 26 In order that, your matter of boasting, may be more abundant in Christ Jesus, regarding me, through my own presence again with you.
27 Only, in a manner worthy of the glad-message of the Christ, be using your citizenship; in order that - whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of the things which concern you - that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul, joining for the combat along with the faith of the glad-message; 28 And not being affrighted in anything by the opposers, - the which, is, unto them, a token of destruction, although of your salvation, and this from God; 29 Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer: - 30 Having, the same contest, which ye have seen in me, and now hear to be in me.