20. It is my expectation and hope that I won’t be put to shame in anything. Rather, I hope with daring courage that Christ’s greatness will be seen in my body, now as always, whether I live or die.
21. Because for me, living serves Christ and dying is even better.
22. If I continue to live in this world, I get results from my work.
23. But I don’t know what I prefer. I’m torn between the two because I want to leave this life and be with Christ, which is far better.
24. However, it’s more important for me to stay in this world for your sake.