Philippians 1:19-26

Php_1:19-26. His Prospects. The successful preaching of the gospel will turn to his own salvation. Otherwise he would be put to shame. His desire is that in his person, whether by life or by death, Christ may be glorified. For him life means Christ and death will be gain. Php_1:22 may be variously rendered. RV, repeating if before the second clause, leaves some confusion, for Paul would not be in doubt after his fate was settled. Therefore mg. seems preferableIf to live in the flesh be my lot, this is the fruit of my work. His perplexity arises from the fact that, while he would choose death for himself as the issue of his approaching trial, his escape would be preferable for the Philippians, and this he confidently expects.