Philippians 1:17
the other, out of contentiousness, proclaim Christ not with pure intent, supposing that they shall add affliction[1:17] to my bonds.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16the one, out of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel;
Cross References
Luke 21:14Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer.
Acts 26:1AND Agrippa said to Paul: Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
Romans 1:13Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that often-times I purposed to come to you (but was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit among you also, as among the rest of the Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7But, on the contrary, seeing that I have been entrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, as Peter was with that of the circumcision;
Philippians 2:3doing nothing through contentiousness or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each esteeming others better than himself;
2 Timothy 1:11for which I was 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 →