Philippians 1:19-26 - Paul Honors Christ Whether He Lives Or Dies
19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, all this will turn out for my highest welfare, 20 for I eagerly and confidently hope that I shall never disgrace myself but that this time as always hitherto, living or dying, I shall do Christ credit by my unfailing courage.
21 For, as I see it, living means Christ and dying something even better. 22 But if living on here means having my labor bear fruit, I cannot tell which to choose. 23 I am undecided between the two, for I long to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better, 24 and yet your needs make it very necessary for me to stay on here. 25 I am convinced of this, and so I know that I shall stay on and serve you all, to help you to develop and to be glad in your faith. 26 So you will find in me fresh cause for Christian exultation, through having me with you again.