Philippians 1:17
The former spread the news of the Christ in a factious spirit, and not sincerely, thinking to add to the pain of my chains.
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In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
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Cross References
Luke 21:14Make up your minds, therefore, not to prepare your defense;
Acts 26:1Turning to Paul, Agrippa said, “You are at liberty to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.
Romans 1:13I want you to know, my friends, that I have many times intended coming to see you – but until now I have been prevented – that I might find among you some fruit of my labors, as I have already among the other nations.
Galatians 2:7On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the good news for the Gentiles, just as Peter had been for the Jews.
Philippians 2:3Nothing should be done out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility lift others up above yourselves,
2 Timothy 1:11of which I was myself appointed a herald, apostle, and 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 →