15. Some indeed preach the Christ even out of envy and strife, but others also out of good will.
16. Some preach the Christ out of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add tribulation to my bonds,
17. but the others out of charity, knowing that I am placed here for the defense of the gospel.
18. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached, and I therein do rejoice, and will even rejoice.
19. For I know that this shall become my saving health through your prayer and the nourishment of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
20. according to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death.
21. For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.
22. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour, yet I do not know what to choose.
23. For I am in a strait between the two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better:
24. nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
25. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith,