NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 14

Philippians 1:14

and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE

Philippians 1:14 in context

Philippians 1:11–17

being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News,

so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ,

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and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.

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