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15Some are preaching about Christ because they are jealous and envious of us. Others are preaching because they want to help.
16They love Christ and know I am here to defend the good news about him.
17But the ones who are jealous of us are not sincere. They just want to cause trouble for me while I am in jail.
18But that doesn't matter. All that matters is that people are telling about Christ, whether they are sincere or not. This is what makes me glad.
I will keep on being glad,
19because I know that your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Christ Jesus will keep me safe.
20I honestly expect and hope I will never do anything to be ashamed of. Whether I live or die, I always want to be as brave as I am now and bring honor to Christ.
21If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more.
22I don't know what to choose. I could keep on living and doing something useful.
23It is a hard choice to make. I want to die and be with Christ, because this would be much better.
24-25But I know that all of you still need me. This is why I am sure I will stay on to help you grow and be happy in your faith.
26Then, when I visit you again, you will have good reason to take great pride in Christ Jesus because of me.
27Above all else, you must live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. Then, whether I visit you or not, I will hear that all of you think alike. I will know that you are working together and are struggling side by side to get others to believe the good news.
28Be brave when you face your enemies. Your courage will show them that they are going to be destroyed, and it will show you that you will be saved. God will make all of this happen,
29and he has blessed you. Not only do you have faith in Christ, but you suffer for him.
30Ac 16.19-40. You saw me suffer, and you still hear about my troubles. Now you must suffer in the same way.
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