17 But others preach about Christ because they are selfish. Their reason for preaching is wrong. They want to make trouble for me in prison.
18 But I do not care if they make trouble for me. The important thing is that they are preaching about Christ. They should do it for the right reasons. But I am happy even if they do it for wrong reasons. And I will continue to be happy.
19 You are praying for me, and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me. So I know that this trouble will bring my freedom.
20 The thing I want and hope for is that I will not fail Christ in anything. I hope that I will have the courage now, as always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth. I want to do that if I die or if I live.
21 To me the only important thing about living is Christ. And even death would be profit for me.
22 If I continue living in the body, I will be able to work for the Lord. But what should I choose—living or dying? I do not know.
23 It is hard to choose between the two. I want to leave this life and be with Christ. That is much better.