Philippians 1:20

18 What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

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

22 But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
KJV
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
WEB
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
ASV
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but [that] with all boldness, as always, [so] now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
DARBY
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.
BLB
according to my eager expectation and hope that I will be ashamed in nothing, but in all boldness, as always, also now, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death.
ÅB
etter min inderlige lengsel og mitt håp om at jeg ikke skal bli til skamme i noen ting, men at Kristus, som alltid, så og nå, med all frimodighet skal bli forherliget ved mitt legeme, enten det blir ved liv eller ved død.
OTB
Jeg forventer og håper inderlig at jeg aldri vil bli til skamme, men at jeg vil ha nok mot til at Kristus nå som alltid vil bli æret i min kropp, enten ved liv eller ved død.
B1930
efter min inderlige lengsel og mitt håp om at jeg ikke skal bli til skamme i nogen ting, men at Kristus, som alltid, så og nu, med all frimodighet skal bli forherliget ved mitt legeme, enten det blir ved liv eller ved død.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Peter 4:16

    But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

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  • 1 Corinthians 6:20

    you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

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  • Isaiah 54:4

    Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:23

    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  • Ephesians 6:19–20

    Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

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  • 1 John 2:28

    And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

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  • Philippians 2:17

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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  • Romans 8:19

    The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

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