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Philippians 1

Philippians 1:16

Paul’s Trials Advance the Gospel · Philippians 1:12–20
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Translations

Modern
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
Traditional
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Literal
…the ones indeed out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;
Latin
Quidam autem ex contentione Christum annuntiant non sincere, existimantes pressuram se suscitare vinculis meis.

Original

Greek
English
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

Notes

Philippians 1:15–18

some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry: These people were likely other believers who did not like Paul and criticized him (see 2 Corinthians 10–13; Galatians 4:12–20; 5:7–12). Even so, the message about Christ was being preached, so Paul rejoiced.

Philippians 1:12–19

Paul was happy that his time in prison helped spread the good news about Jesus.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

James 1:2–12

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Defending Our Faith Duty Toward The Afflicted: To Pray for Them Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Ministers: should Preach with Good Will and Love Religious Zeal without Knowledge Religious Zeal: Exemplified Rome: Christians In Sincerity: The Gospel Sometimes Preached Without Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Ministers should not Preach Through Tact: Paul in Turning the Preaching of his Adversaries to Advantage