Philippians 1:17
the former from self-seeking are proclaiming Christ insincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 from divine love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel:
Cross References
Luke 21:14Place it in your hearts, not to premeditate your defense:
Acts 26:1And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul reaching forth his hand, proceeded with his defence:
Romans 1:13But I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that frequently I purposed to come to you, and was hindered hitherto, in order that I may have some fruit among you, as well as also among other Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7but on the contrary, seeing that I am intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, like Peter of the circumcision,
Philippians 2:3that nothing is to be according to self-seeking nor according to vain glory, but in humility esteeming one another better than yourselves;
2 Timothy 1:11unto which I have been placed a herald, and an 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 →