20 My eager expectation and hope(A) is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life(B) or by death.(C)

Living Is Christ

21 For me, to live is Christ(D) and to die is gain.(E) 22 Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful(F) work(G) for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose. 23 I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ(H)—which is far better(I) 24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.

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