Philippians 1:17
those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16These do it from love, because they know that I am set for the defense of the gospel;
Cross References
Luke 21:14Therefore, determine in your hearts not to meditate beforehand what you shall answer;
Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said to Paul: You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and answered for himself.
Romans 1:13But, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant that I often purposed to come to you, though I have been hindered to the present time, that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7but; on the other hand, seeing that I was intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, as Peter was with that of the circumcision,
Philippians 2:3doing nothing in strife and vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
2 Timothy 1:11to which I have been appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the 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 →