so that you may always approve the better things, and be men of transparent character and blameless life,

Some, it is true, are [actually] preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry [toward me—for no better reason than a competitive spirit or misguided ambition], but others out of goodwill and a loyal spirit [toward me].

For, as I see it, living means Christ and dying something even better.

but am in a quandary between the two. I am perplexed. I have a strong desire to break camp and to be with Christ, which is far better;

But for your sake it is better that I remain alive.

that nothing be done through strife or vain glory, but that in meekness of mind every man esteem others better than himself,