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23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better;
24 but to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
26 so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.
27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,