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Paul looks through prison bars toward a living olive branch in sunlight.
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Philippians 1:21-26

To live is Messiah

Joy in Chains · Philippians 1

Story guide: Paul weighs departure and fruitful service, trusting that either path belongs to Messiah.

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

22But if to go on living in the flesh means fruitful labor for me, yet which I will choose I do not know.

23But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Messiah, for that is far better.

24But to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.

25And convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

26so that your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound because of me through my coming to you again.

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