Paul’s Joy That Christ Is Preached
12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters,1:12 Greek brothers. that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard,1:13 Greek including all the Praetorium. knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers1:14a Greek brothers in the Lord. here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message1:14b Some manuscripts read speak the message. without fear.
Paul’s Life for Christ
20 For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. 21 For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.