New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Philippians 1:16
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The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
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The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
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The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
the one [do it] of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;
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the [ones] indeed out of love, knowing that I am appointed for [the] defense of the gospel;
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Philippians 1
14 And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
17 The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
18 What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
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