Philippians 1:12-26 - The Progress Of The Gospel

¹² I would have you know, brothers that the things that happened to me turned out for the greater progress of the good news. ¹³ My imprisonment in Christ became known throughout the whole Praetorian Guard, and to all brothers. ¹⁴ Most of the brothers trust in the Lord and boldly speak the word of God without fear because of my bonds. ¹⁵ Some preach Christ from envy and strife and some from good will. ¹⁶ The latter ones do it out of love, knowing that I am set (appointed) (placed here) for the defense of the good news. ¹⁷ But the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition without pure motives, thinking to cause me great suffering and distress in my imprisonment. ¹⁸ What then? That in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed! For that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice! ¹⁹ For I know that this will turn out to my redemption through your prayer and the provision of the spirit (vital principles) (mind) of Jesus Christ. ²⁰ I will not be put to shame according to my earnest expectation and hope. With all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in me, whether by life or by death.

²¹ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. ²² If I live in the flesh this will bring fruit from my labor. I do not know what to choose. ²³ I am hard pressed between the two. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ for it is far better. ²⁴ Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake. ²⁵ Having this confidence, I know that I will remain. Yes, I will remain with you all for your progress and joy in the faith. ²⁶ Let your rejoicing abound in Christ Jesus through my presence with you again.