Philippians 1:25-27

New Testament for Everyone

²⁵ Since I’ve become convinced of this, I know that I will remain here, and stay alongside all of you, to help you to advance and rejoice in your faith, ²⁶ so that the pride you take in Messiah Jesus may overflow because of me, when I come to visit you once again.

The gospel in public

²⁷ The one thing I would stress is this: your public behavior must match up to the gospel of the Messiah. That way, whether I do come and see you or whether I remain elsewhere, the news that I get about you will indicate that you are standing firm with a single spirit, struggling side by side with one united intent for the faith of the gospel,