Philippians 1:17
but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.
American Standard Version
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 [do it] of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;
Cross References
Luke 21:14Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to answer:
Acts 26:1And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence:
Romans 1:13And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (and was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit in you also, even as in the rest of the Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7but contrariwise, when they saw that I had been intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, even as Peter with [the gospel] of the circumcision
Philippians 2:3[doing] nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;
2 Timothy 1:11whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
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 →