Philippians 1:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Philippians 1:17 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.”
King James Version · Public Domain“but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and the other out of love, having known that for defence of the good news I am set:”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Philippians 1:17 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 21:14So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.
- Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
- Acts 26:1Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
- Acts 26:24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
- Romans 1:13I 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.
- 1 Corinthians 9:16Yet 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!
- Galatians 2:7On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.
- Philippians 1:7It 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 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
- 1 Timothy 2:7For 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.
- 2 Timothy 1:11to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
- 2 Timothy 4:6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
- 2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
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