Philippians 1:17
But those who preach the Meshiha from contention do it not sincerely, but think to add affliction to my bonds.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16and in the love of the Meshiha; for they know that for the defence of the gospel I am appointed.
Cross References
Luke 21:14But lay it up in your hearts that you may not be learned for the answer;
Acts 26:1And Agripos said to Paulos, It is permitted thee to speak for thyself. Then Paulos stretched forth his hand and made defence, and said,
Romans 1:13BUT I will that you know, my brethren, that many times I have willed to come to you, and have been hindered until this;
Galatians 2:7but otherwise: for seeing that I was intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, as Kipha was intrusted with the circumcision;
Philippians 2:3And do nothing in contention or vainglorying, but in meekness of mind let a man consider his neighbour as better than himself.
2 Timothy 1:11of which I am appointed an herald and an apostle and a teacher of the 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 →