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Philippians 1:17

But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Philippians 1:17 · King James Version

In other versions

  • but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

    ASV

  • But those are preaching Christ in a spirit of competition, not from their hearts, but with the purpose of giving me pain in my prison.

    BBE

  • but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds.

    DBY

  • but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Gospel.

    WEB

  • and the other out of love, having known that for defence of the good news I am set:

    YLT

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

    ENG

  • But the other from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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