Philippians 1:20

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Philippians 1:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible

18 What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

22 But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

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Psalms 25:2

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Isaiah 45:17

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Isaiah 50:7

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Isaiah 54:4

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2 Corinthians 7:14

Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well.

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But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

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And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

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But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

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Romans 14:7

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Romans 14:8

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because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

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And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.