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according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

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For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

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But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell.

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For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

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Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.

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And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith,

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that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

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Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,