Philippians 1:17
Those others present Christ deceptively because of their selfish ambitions, trying to cause me problems in my imprisonment.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16They act out of love, because they know that I'm meant to be here to defend the good news.
Cross References
Luke 21:14So make up your mind beforehand not to worry about how to defend yourselves,
Acts 26:1Agrippa then said to Paul, “You are free to speak on your own behalf.” With a sweep of his arm, Paul began his defense.
Romans 1:13I want you to know, my brothers and sisters, I often planned to visit you, but I was kept from coming up till now. I want to see some good spiritual results among you just as I've seen among other people.
Galatians 2:7On the contrary, once they realized that I'd been given responsibility to share the good news with the foreigners just as Peter had been given the responsibility to share the good news with the Jews,
Philippians 2:3Don't do anything from a spirit of selfishness or pride, but humbly think of others better than you do of yourself.
2 Timothy 1:11I was appointed speaker, apostle, and teacher of this good news.
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 →