22 But if it is to live in the flesh, this is fruitful work for me, and which I will prefer I do not know.
23 But I am hard pressed between the two options, having the desire to depart and to be with Christ, for this is very much better.
24 But to stay on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
25 And because I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
26 so that what you can be proud of may increase in Christ Jesus because of me through my return again to you.
27 Only lead your lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent I hear your circumstances, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
28 and not letting yourselves be intimidated in anything by your opponents, which is a sign of destruction to them, but of your salvation, and this from God,