12Now I want you to know, brothers, that the things concerning me have turned out more for the progress of the gospel.13So it has become known throughout the whole praetorium and to all the rest that my chains are in Christ.14And most of the brothers in the Lord, having been persuaded by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word fearlessly.15Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill.16The ones from love know that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.17The others proclaim Christ from rivalry, not sincerely, supposing that they will stir up affliction for me in my chains.18What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice; yes, and I will rejoice.19For I know that this will turn out for my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.20According to my eager expectation and hope, I will not be put to shame in anything, but with all boldness, as always and now also, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death.21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.22If to live in the flesh means fruitful work for me, then what shall I choose? I do not know.23I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far better.24Yet to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith.26So that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus because of me through my coming again to you.27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel.28Do not be frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and this from God.29For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him but also to suffer for his sake.30You have the same struggle that you saw in me and now hear is in me.