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# It is according to my eager expectation and certain hope
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Here the phrases "eager expectation" and "certain hope" mean basically the same thing. Paul uses them together to emphasize how strong his expectation is. AT: "I am completely convinced" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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# and yet with all boldness, now as always, Christ will be exalted
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This is part of Paul's expectation and hope. AT: "but I expect and hope that with all boldness, now as always, Christ will be exalted"
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# with all boldness, now as always, Christ
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"I will be very bold now, as I always have been, and Christ"
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# Christ will be exalted in my body
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The phrase "my body" is a metonym for what Paul does with his body. This can be stated in active form. Possible meanings are 1) "I will honor Christ by what I do" or 2) "people will praise Christ because of what I do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# whether by life or by death
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"if I go on living or if I die"
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# For to me
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These words are emphatic. They indicate that this is Paul's personal experience.
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# to live is Christ
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Here pleasing and serving Christ is spoken of as Paul's only purpose for living. AT: "to go on living is an opportunity to please Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# to die is gain
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Here death is spoken of as "gain." Possible meanings for "gain" are 1) Paul's death will help spread the message of the gospel or 2) Paul will be in a better situation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) |