Philippians 1:17
These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel;
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
Cross References
Luke 21:14"So settle it in your hearts not to prepare a defense beforehand,
Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched forth his hand and began to make his defense.
Romans 1:13I want you to know, brothers, that many a time I have planned to come to you - though until now I have been hindered - so as to have some harvest-fruit among you also, even as I have among the rest of the Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter has with the gospel for the circumcised
Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of strife, nothing out of vanity, but let each one in true humility consider the others to be of more account than himself.
2 Timothy 1:11Of the gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher; and that is the reason I am now undergoing these sufferings.
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 →