Philippians 1:17
But some from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the good-news.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
Cross References
Luke 21:14Settle therefore in your hearts not to premeditate to make defense.
Acts 26:1And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul, having stretched forth his hand, made a defense.
Romans 1:13But I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, that I often intended to come to you (and was prevented until now), so that I might have some fruit also among you, even as among the other Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7but to the contrary, when they saw that I was entrusted with the good-news for men of uncircumcision, as Peter for men of circumcision
Philippians 2:3in nothing according to selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility considering each other surpassing yourselves.
2 Timothy 1:11for which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher of Gentiles.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:13-21
The Apostle's Success and Joy. ( a. d. 62.) 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention,… Read the whole commentary →