16. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
17. The former proclaim Messiah not sincerely, but out of selfishness—expecting to stir up trouble for me in my imprisonment.
18. But what does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in dishonesty or in truth, Messiah is being proclaimed—and in this I rejoice! Yes, and I will keep rejoicing,
19. for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your intercession and the help of the Ruach of Messiah Yeshua.
20. My eager expectation and hope is that in no way will I be put to shame, but that with complete boldness Messiah will even now, as always, be exalted in my body—whether through life or through death.
21. For to me, to live is Messiah and to die is gain.
22. But if to live on in the body means fruit from my work, what shall I choose? I do not know.
23. I am torn between the two—having a desire to leave and be with Messiah, which is far better;
24. yet for your sake, to remain in the body is more necessary.
25. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith—
26. so that your confidence in Messiah Yeshua might overflow because of me through my coming to you again.
27. Only live your lives in a manner worthy of the Good News of the Messiah. Then, whether I come and see you or I am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit—striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the Good News