16 These do so out of love,(A) knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry,(B) not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment.[a] 18 What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives(C) or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice

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  1. Philippians 1:17 Lit sincerely, intending to raise tribulation to my bonds

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

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

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

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16 [a]The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

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  1. Philippians 1:16 NU reverses vv. 16 and 17.