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Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will:
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The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;
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but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
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What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
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For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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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,