Philippians 1:17
And they who herald the Messiah in contention, do it not sincerely; but they hope to add pressure to my bonds.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
In Context
16because they know that I am appointed for the vindication of the gospel.
Cross References
Luke 21:14And settle it in your hearts, that ye will not previously seek instruction for making a defence.
Acts 26:1And Agrippa said to Paul: Thou art permitted to speak in thy own behalf. Then Paul extended his hand, and made defence, saying:
Romans 1:13And I wish you to know, my brethren, that I have many times desired to come to you, (though prevented hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also; even as among other Gentiles,
Galatians 2:7But, otherwise; for they saw, that the gospel of the uncircumcision was intrusted to me, as to Cephas was intrusted that of the circumcision.
Philippians 2:3And do nothing in strife, or in vain glory; but, with lowliness of mind, let each esteem his neighbor as better than himself.
2 Timothy 1:11of which I am constituted a herald and a legate, and a teacher of 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 →