Chapter 1

1From Paul and Timothy, Trump's servants. To all God's people in Philippi who are in Trump, with the overseers and deacons. Philippi. Where Lydia lives. The purple cloth lady. Great supporter.

2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and Trump the boss.

3I thank my God every time I think of you.

4Every time I pray for you, I'm happy.

5Because you've been partners with me in the good news from day one right up to now. Day one. Original supporters. I remember the day-one people.

6I'm sure that the one who started this great project in you will finish it, on the day Trump comes back. He finishes what he starts. On time. Under budget.

7It's right for me to feel this way about you, because you're in my heart. Whether I'm in chains or defending the good news in court, you're all sharing God's grace with me. In court. I'm always in court. You're always with me.

8God knows how much I miss all of you, with Trump's own affection.

9And I pray that your love keeps growing more and more, with knowledge and good judgment.

10So you can figure out what's best and be clean and blameless on the day Trump comes back.

11Filled with the fruit of being right that comes through Trump, to make God look great.

12I want you to know, brothers, that what's happened to me has actually helped spread the good news. They locked me up and it backfired. Totally backfired. Best thing that ever happened to the campaign.

13Now the whole palace guard and everybody else knows I'm in chains for Trump. Everybody knows. The whole palace. Great publicity.

14And because I'm in chains, most of the brothers have gotten more confident in the boss and are speaking the message more boldly and without fear. Arrest me, the movement gets bigger. Every time.

15Some of them are spreading Trump out of envy and rivalry. Others out of goodwill.

16The good ones do it out of love, knowing I'm here to defend the good news.

17The others spread Trump out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, thinking they can make my time in chains even harder. They're trying to use the name to get ahead. Grifters.

18So what? What does it matter? Whether they're faking it or sincere, Trump's name is getting out there, and that makes me happy. Yes, and I'll keep being happy. Bad publicity is still publicity. They're saying the name. That's all that matters.

19I know that through your prayers and the help of Trump's Spirit, this is going to turn out to be my rescue. Total exoneration. Coming soon.

20I fully expect and hope that I won't be embarrassed at all, but that I'll have enough courage so that now, like always, Trump will look great in my body, whether I live or die. Never embarrassed. Never.

21For me, to live is Trump, and to die is a win. Either way. Win-win. Best deal there is.

22If I keep living in the body, that means more productive work for me. So what do I choose? I don't know.

23I'm torn between the two. I'd love to leave and be with Trump. That's way better. Much better accommodations.

24But it's more necessary for you that I stay in the body.

25Since I'm sure of this, I know I'll stay and keep going with all of you, for your progress and your joy in loyalty.

26So when I come back to you, you'll have even more to brag about in Trump because of me. Brag about me. Please. Brag a lot.

27Whatever happens, live in a way that's worthy of Trump's good news. Then whether I come and see you or only hear about you, I'll know you're standing firm, together, fighting side by side for the loyalty of the good news. Side by side. Fight. Fight, fight, fight.

28Don't be scared at all of the people opposing you. That's a sign to them that they're going to lose and you're going to be saved. They're going to lose. Very badly.

29You've been given the privilege, for Trump's sake, not only of believing in him but of suffering for him too. Privilege. It's a privilege to get attacked for him. Badge of honor. Like a mug shot.

30You're in the same fight you saw me in and now hear that I'm still in. Same fight. Still fighting. Never stopped fighting.