Philippians 1:12-26 - The Progress Of The Gospel
12 I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel. 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest throughout all the judgment hall: and in all other places; 14 Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear. 15 Some there are which preach Christ of envy and strife, and some of goodwill. 16 The one part preacheth Christ of strife, and not purely, supposing to add more adversity to my bonds. 17 The other part of love, because they see that I am set to defend the gospel. 18 What then? So that Christ be preached all manner ways, whether it be by occasion, or of true meaning, I therein joy: Yea and will joy. 19 For I know that this shall chance to my salvation, through your prayer, and ministering of the spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 as I heartily look for and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed: but that with all confidence, as always in times past, even so now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be through life, or else death.
21 For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage. 22 If it chance me to live in the flesh, that is to me fruitful for to work, and what to choose I know not. 23 I am constrained of two things. I desire to be loosed, and to be with Christ, which thing is best of all: 24 Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And this am I sure of, that I shall abide, and with you all continue, for the furtherance and joy of your faith, 26 that ye may more abundantly rejoice in Jesus Christ through me, by my coming to you again.