NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 16

Philippians 1:16

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

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Philippians 1:13–19

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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.

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

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

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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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What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

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For I know that this will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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