11. filled with the fruit of justice, through Jesus Christ, in the glory and praise of God.
12. Now, brothers, I want you to know that the things concerning me happened for the advancement of the Gospel,
13. in such a way that my chains have become manifest in Christ in every place of judgment and in all other such places.
14. And many from among the brothers in the Lord, becoming confident through my chains, are now much bolder in speaking the Word of God without fear.
15. Certainly, some do so even because of envy and contention; and others, too, do so because of a good will to preach Christ.
16. Some act out of charity, knowing that I have been appointed for the defense of the Gospel.
17. But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains.
18. But what does it matter? As long as, by every means, whether under pretext or in truthfulness, Christ is announced. And about this, I rejoice, and moreover, I will continue to rejoice.
19. For I know that this will bring me to salvation, through your prayers and under the ministration of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
20. by means of my own expectation and hope. For in nothing shall I be confounded. Instead, with all confidence, now just as always, Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
21. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22. And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose.