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Philippians 1:17

but the latter out of love, knowing that I am set here for the defense of the Gospel.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

In Context

16the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, thinking to add to my affliction while in chains,

18No problem: in every way, be it in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice—yes, and will rejoice.

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Cross References

Luke 21:14So settle it in your hearts not to practice giving a defense beforehand;

Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

Romans 1:13I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), in order that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Galatians 2:7but on the contrary, upon seeing that I had been entrusted with the Gospel for the uncircumcised, just as was Peter for the circumcised

Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard one another as being better than yourselves.

2 Timothy 1:11to this Gospel I was appointed as a proclaimer, an apostle and a teacher of nations.

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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