Philippians 1:15-30 Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will.

MNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁵ Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. ¹⁶ but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds. ¹⁷ These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel; ¹⁸ What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice. ¹⁹ For I know that these things will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. ²⁰ So it is my keen expectation and hope that I shall never feel ashamed, but that with fearless courage, now as hither to, Christ may be magnified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. ²¹ For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ²² But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil—what to choose I do not know, ²³ 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; ²⁴ but for your sakes it is more necessary that I should still live on in the body. ²⁵ And because I am convinced of this, I know that I shall live, and go on working side by side with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, ²⁶ so that you may find me fresh cause of exultation in Christ Jesus, because of my presence among you once more. ²⁷ Only do lead lives worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come to see you or hear reports concerning you in my absence, I may know that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul, enlisted in a common struggle for the faith of the gospel, ²⁸ and in no way terrorized by its enemies. For you fearlessness is a clear indication of coming ruin for them, but of salvation for you at the hands of God. ²⁹ For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake, ³⁰ while you wage the same conflict which you once saw in me, and now hear that I maintain.