Philippians 1:10-25
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10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
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11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
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12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
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13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
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14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
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15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
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16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
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17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
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18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
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19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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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.
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21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
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22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
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23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
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24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
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25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;