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Philippians 1:20-22
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Philippians 1:20-22
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20 I am full of hope and feel sure I will not have any reason to be ashamed. I am certain I will continue to have the same boldness to speak freely that I always have. I will let God use my life to bring more honor to Christ. It doesn’t matter whether I live or die. 21 To me, the only important thing about living is Christ. And even death would be for my benefit.[a] 22 If I continue living here on earth, I will be able to work for the Lord. But what would I choose—to live or to die? I don’t know.
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- Philippians 1:21 death … benefit Paul says that death would be better, because death would bring him nearer to Christ.
Philippians 1:20-22
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Philippians 1:20-22
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20 I eagerly expect(A) and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage(B) so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,(C) whether by life or by death.(D) 21 For to me, to live is Christ(E) and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!
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