Philippians 1:19-22 New Century Version (NCV)

19. Because you are praying for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ is helping me, I know this trouble will bring my freedom.

20. I expect and hope that I will not fail Christ in anything but that I will have the courage now, as always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth, whether I live or die.

21. To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me.

22. If I continue living in my body, I will be able to work for the Lord. I do not know what to choose—living or dying.

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