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.
23. For I am constrained between the two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is the far better thing,
24. but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.
25. And having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and that I shall continue to remain with all of you, for your advancement and for your joy in the faith,
26. so that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, through my return to you again.
27. Only let your behavior be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I return and see you, or whether, being absent, I hear about you, still you may stand firm with one spirit, with one mind, laboring together for the faith of the Gospel.