16 Those who tell the message about Christ out of love know that God has put me here to defend the Good News.
17 But the others are insincere. They tell the message about Christ out of selfish ambition in order to stir up trouble for me while I’m in prison.
18 But what does it matter? Nothing matters except that, in one way or another, people are told the message about Christ, whether with honest or dishonest motives, and I’m happy about that.Yes, I will continue to be happy
19 for another reason. I know that I will be set free through your prayers and through the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of. I will speak very boldly and honor Christ in my body, now as always, whether I live or die.
21 Christ means everything to me in this life, and when I die I’ll have even more.
22 If I continue to live in this life, my work will produce more results. I don’t know which I would prefer.