Philippians 1:17

Translations

Modern

The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

Traditional

But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

Literal

…but the others proclaim Christ out of self-interest, not purely, supposing to add tribulation to my chains.

Latin

…quidam ex caritate, scientes quoniam in defensionem Evangelii positus sum.

Original

Greek

English

The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

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)

Related verses

Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
2 Timothy 1:11–12
…to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
2 Timothy 4:6–7
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
1 Corinthians 9:16–17
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
Romans 1:13–17
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, how often I planned to come to you (but have been prevented from visiting until now), in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
2 Timothy 4:16
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
1 Timothy 2:7
For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
Luke 21:14
So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.
Acts 26:1
Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
Acts 22:1
“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
Galatians 2:7–8
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.

Parallels

James 1:2–12

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Ministers: should Preach with Good Will and Love Religious Zeal without Knowledge Religious Zeal: Exemplified Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Rome: Christians In Tact: Paul in Turning the Preaching of his Adversaries to Advantage The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Earnestly Contend for the Faith of

Philippians 1:17

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