Philippians 1:12-26 - The Progress Of The Gospel
12 Howbeit, I am minded, brethren, that ye should be, getting to know, that, the things which relate unto myself, rather, unto an advancement of the glad-message, have fallen out, 13 So that, my bonds, have become manifest in Christ, in the whole palace, and unto all the rest, - 14 And so that , the most of the brethren in the Lord, assured by my bonds, are becoming more abundantly bold to be fearlessly speaking the word of God: - 15 Some, indeed, by reason of envy and strife - some, however, by reason of good will - are proclaiming, the Christ: 16 These, indeed, out of love, knowing that, for the defence of the glad-message, I am set; 17 But, those, out of faction, are declaring, the Christ, not purely - supposing to rouse up, tribulation, with my bonds. 18 What then? That, in any way, whether in pretext, or in truth, Christ, is declared, and, in this, I rejoice - yea, and will rejoice! 19 For I know that, this, shall turn unto me for salvation - through your supplication, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, - 20 According to my eager outlook and hope, that, in nothing, shall I be put to shame, but, with all freedom of speech, as always, now also, shall Christ be magnified in my body, whether through means of life, or of death.
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.