Philippians 1:17
The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my imprisonment
Revised King James 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
16The later out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defence of the gospel:
Cross References
Luke 21:14Therefore, settle it in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how you shall answer:
Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence:
Romans 1:13Now I would not have you be ignorant, brethren, that I often intended to come to you, (but was prevented until now,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7But instead, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised;
Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done through selfishness or vain conceit; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem the others as better than himself.
2 Timothy 1:11Of this gospel I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a 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 →