Philippians 1:17
the others out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
1770 John Worsley 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 former preach Christ out of contention, not sincerely, thinking to add affliction to my bonds;
Cross References
Luke 21:14Fix it therefore in your hearts not to premeditate a defence: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom,
Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching forth his hand, thus made his defence,
Romans 1:13And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I often purposed to come unto you, (but have been hindered hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7But on the contrary, seeing that I was intrusted with the gospel of uncircumcision, as Peter was with that of the circumcision;
Philippians 2:3Do nothing through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind each esteeming others better than themselves.
2 Timothy 1:11and an apostle, 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 →