And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.