Philippians 1:17
But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16Some act out of charity, knowing that I have been appointed for the defense of the Gospel.
Cross References
Luke 21:14Therefore, set this in your hearts: that you should not consider in advance how you might respond.
Acts 26:1Yet truly, Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.” Then Paul, extending his hand, began to offer his defense.
Romans 1:13But I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you, (though I have been hindered even to the present time) so that I might obtain some fruit among you also, just as also among the other Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7But it was to the contrary, since they had seen that the Gospel to the uncircumcised was entrusted to me, just as the Gospel to the circumcised was entrusted to Peter.
Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself.
2 Timothy 1:11Of this Gospel, 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 →