Philippians 1:18-30 - To Live Is Christ
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.
27 Only, in a manner worthy of the glad-message of the Christ, be using your citizenship; in order that - whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of the things which concern you - that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul, joining for the combat along with the faith of the glad-message; 28 And not being affrighted in anything by the opposers, - the which, is, unto them, a token of destruction, although of your salvation, and this from God; 29 Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer: - 30 Having, the same contest, which ye have seen in me, and now hear to be in me.