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Philippians 1:20

WEB

20according 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.

KJV

20According 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.

BSB

20I 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.

FBV

20[+] For it's my strongest hope and expectation not to do anything of which I would be ashamed. Instead it's my bold hope, as always, that even now Christ will be greatly honored through me, whether I live or die.

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Extra References

1 Peter 4:16

16But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

1 Corinthians 6:20

20for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Isaiah 54:4

4“Don’t be afraid, for you will not be ashamed. Don’t be confounded, for you will not be disappointed. For you will forget the shame of your youth. You will remember the reproach of your widowhood no more.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

23May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 John 2:28

28Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Ephesians 6:19-20

19Pray for me, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Philippians 2:17

17Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

2 Corinthians 4:10

10always carrying in the body the putting to death of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

Romans 8:19

19For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.

2 Timothy 4:6-7

6For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come. 7I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.