For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus. | Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. |
For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. | For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. |
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For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. | For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. |
But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sakes. | For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. |
For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf. | For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. |