Philippians 1:20-24 New Century Version (NCV)

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.

23. It is hard to choose between the two. I want to leave this life and be with Christ, which is much better,

24. but you need me here in my body.

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