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

¹² But I would have you know, my brethren, that the things, which have befallen me, have proved rather to the advancement of the gospel: ¹³ so that my bonds are manifest in all the palace, and all other places, to be for the sake of Christ; ¹⁴ and many of the brethren in the Lord, encouraged by my bonds, are much more bold to publish the word without fear. ¹⁵ Some indeed through envy and strife, and some also through good-will: ¹⁶ the former preach Christ out of contention, not sincerely, thinking to add affliction to my bonds; ¹⁷ the others out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ¹⁸ What then? yet every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached: and in this I rejoice, yea and I will rejoice; ¹⁹ for I know that this shall turn to my safety through your prayer, and the aid of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. ²⁰ According to my earnest expectation and hope, that I shall be put to shame in nothing; but that with all freedom of speech, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

²¹ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain: and if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: ²² so that I know not what to chuse; ²³ for I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is much preferable: ²⁴ but to abide in the flesh is more necessary for you. ²⁵ And as I am confident of this, I know that I shall abide and shall continue with you all, for your improvement and the joy of your faith: ²⁶ that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may abound through me, by my coming to you again.