Philippians 1:16

Some act out of charity, knowing that I have been appointed for the defense of the Gospel.

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In The King James Version

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

In Context

15Certainly, some do so even because of envy and contention; and others, too, do so because of a good will to preach Christ.

17But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains.

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Cross References

Job 6:14He who takes away mercy from his friend, abandons the fear of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, since we have this ministry, and in as much as we have obtained mercy for ourselves, we are not inadequate.

Philippians 1:10so that you may be confirmed in what is better, in order that you may be sincere and without offense on the day of Christ:

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 →

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