New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Philippians 1:17
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The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
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But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
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but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.
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but the [others] proclaim Christ out of self-interest, not purely, supposing to add tribulation to my chains.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Philippians 1
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,
19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
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