²¹For me to live is Christ [His life in me], and to dying is better [the gain of the glory of eternity].

   ²²Yet if I live, that means fruitful service for Christ. I really don't know which is better.

²³But I am hard pressed between the two. My yearning desire is to depart (to be free of this world, to set forth) and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;

    ²⁴But to remain in my body is more needful and essential for your sake. ²⁵Since I am convinced of this, I know that I shall remain