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. | I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by 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 through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. |
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For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. | For to me, living is Christ and dying 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. | I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary 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 he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well. |