12 I want you to know, my brothers and sisters, that all I’ve experienced has worked out to move the good news forward! 13 For everyone—including the whole praetorian guard1:13. Bodyguards to the Roman Emperor.—now knows that I’m in chains for Christ; 14 and because of my chains most of the Christians here have been encouraged to speak God’s word boldly and fearlessly!
20 For it’s my strongest hope and expectation not to do anything of which I would be ashamed. Instead it’s my bold hope, as always, that even now Christ will be greatly honored through me, whether I live or die.
21 As far as I’m concerned, living is for Christ, and dying brings gain.