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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. Alternate translation: "to go on living is an opportunity to please Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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