18. But it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that in every way, whether for right or wrong reasons, they are preaching about Christ. So I am happy, and I will continue to be happy.
19. Because you are praying for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ is helping me, I know this trouble will bring my freedom.
20. I expect and hope that I will not fail Christ in anything but that I will have the courage now, as always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth, whether I live or die.
21. To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me.
22. If I continue living in my body, I will be able to work for the Lord. I do not know what to choose—living or dying.
23. It is hard to choose between the two. I want to leave this life and be with Christ, which is much better,
24. but you need me here in my body.