WNT(i)
21 For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
22 But since to live means a longer stay on earth, that implies more labour for me--and not unsuccessful labour; and which I am to choose I cannot tell.
23 I am in a dilemma, my earnest desire being to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better.
24 But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.
25 I am convinced of this, and I know that I shall remain, and shall go on working side by side with you all, to promote your progress and joy in the faith;
26 so that, as Christians, you may have additional reason for glorying about me as the result of my being with you again.