Philippians 1:16 “The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense…”

Philippians 1:16

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

Geneva Bible 1599

The one part preacheth Christ of contention and not purely, supposing to adde more affliction to my bandes.

Darby Translation

These indeed out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the glad tidings;

Young's Literal Translation

the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,

Bible in Basic English

These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:

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Cross references

“not sincerely”

2 Corinthians 2:17 Philippians 1:10 2 Corinthians 4:1 2 Corinthians 4:2

2 Corinthians 2:17 · BSB

For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

Philippians 1:10 · BSB

so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

2 Corinthians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 4:2 · BSB

Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the…

“supposing”

Job 6:14 Psalm 69:26 Job 16:4

Job 6:14 · BSB

A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Psalm 69:26 · BSB

For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.

Job 16:4 · BSB

I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.

Also

Philippians 1:7 Philippians 1:12

Philippians 1:7 · BSB

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.

Philippians 1:12 · BSB

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

17The 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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