18 But what does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in dishonesty or in truth, Messiah is being proclaimed—and in this I rejoice! Yes, and I will keep rejoicing,
19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your intercession and the help of the Ruach of Messiah Yeshua.
20 My eager expectation and hope is that in no way will I be put to shame, but that with complete boldness Messiah will even now, as always, be exalted in my body—whether through life or through death.
21 For to me, to live is Messiah and to die is gain.
22 But if to live on in the body means fruit from my work, what shall I choose? I do not know.
23 I am torn between the two—having a desire to leave and be with Messiah, which is far better;
24 yet for your sake, to remain in the body is more necessary.