Philippians 1:25-27

Expanded Bible

²⁵ Since I am sure of this, I know I will stay with you ·to help you grow and have [^Lfor your progress/success and] joy in your faith. ²⁶ [^L…so that] ·You will be very happy [or Because of me, your confidence/pride will increase; ^LYour boasting in me will abound] in Christ Jesus when I am with you again.

²⁷ ·Only one thing concerns me [or Whatever happens; ^LOnly]: Be sure that you ·live [conduct yourselves; live as citizens] in a way that ·brings honor to [is worthy of] the ·Good News [Gospel] of Christ. ·Then [^L…so that] whether I come and ·visit [see] you or am away from you, I will hear that you are standing strong ·with one purpose [with one spirit; or in the one Spirit], that you work together ·as one [with one mind/soul] for the faith ·of [or that is; or in] the ·Good News [Gospel],