22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I¹ cannot tell.  ‡

23 ¹For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a ^adesire to depart and be with Christ, which is ^bfar better.  ‡

25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith,

26 that ^ayour rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.  ‡