1:17. And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands. 1:18. But what then? So that by all means, whether by occasion or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. 1:19. For I know that this shall fall out to me unto salvation, through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 1:20. According to my expectation and hope; that in nothing I shall be confounded: but with all confidence, as always, so now also, shall Christ be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death. 1:21. For to me, to live is Christ: and to die is gain. 1:22. And if to live in the flesh: this is to me the fruit of labour. And what I shall choose I know not. This is to me, etc... His meaning is, that although his dying immediately for Christ would be his gain, by putting him presently in possession of heaven; yet he is doubtful what he should choose, because by staying longer in the flesh, he should be more beneficial to the souls of his neighbours. 1:23. But I am straitened between two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, a thing by far the better. 1:24. But to abide still in the flesh is needful for you. 1:25. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith: 1:26. That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again. 1:27. Only let your conversation be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you, or, being absent, may hear of you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind labouring together for the faith of the gospel. 1:28. And in nothing be ye terrified by the adversaries: which to them is a cause of perdition, but to you of salvation, and this from God. 1:29. For unto you it is given for Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him: 1:30. Having the same conflict as that which you have seen in me and now have heard of me. Philippians Chapter 2 He recommends them to unity and humility, and to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. 2:1. If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of charity, if any society of the spirit, if any bowels of commiseration: 2:2. Fulfil ye my joy, that you be of one mind, having the same charity, being of one accord, agreeing in sentiment. 2:3. Let nothing be done through contention: neither by vain glory. But in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves: 2:4. Each one not considering the things that are his own, but those that are other men's. 2:5. For let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 2:6. Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 2:7. But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and in habit found as a man. Emptied himself, exinanivit... made himself as of no account.