Philippians 1:17
But the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely. They think they will afflict me while I am in chains.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
Cross References
Luke 21:14Therefore resolve in your hearts not to prepare your defense ahead of time,
Acts 26:1So Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense.
Romans 1:13Now I do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, that I often intended to come to you, (but I was hindered until now), in order to have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the rest of the Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to those who are uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to those who are circumcised.
Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit. Instead with humility consider others better than yourselves.
2 Timothy 1:11Because of this, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. + 1:11 Some older versions add, to 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 →