Philippians 1:16

because they know that I am appointed for the vindication of the gospel.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

In Context

15And they herald it, some from envy and contention; but others with good will, and with love for the Messiah;

17And they who herald the Messiah in contention, do it not sincerely; but they hope to add pressure to my bonds.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, we are not weary in this ministry which we have received, according to the mercies that have been upon us:

Philippians 1:10so that ye may discern the things that are suitable; and may be pure and without offence, in the day of the Messiah,

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 →

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