Philippians 1:17
And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Cross References
Luke 21:14Lay it up therefore into your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer:
Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said to Paul: Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching forth his hand, began to make his answer.
Romans 1:13And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I have often purposed to come unto you, (and have been hindered hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7But contrariwise, when they had seen that to me was committed the gospel of the uncircumcision, as to Peter was that of the circumcision.
Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves:
2 Timothy 1:11Wherein I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and 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 →