17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition,(A) not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.(B) 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers(C) and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ(D) what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[a](E)

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  1. Philippians 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation

17 the former proclaim Christ (A)out of selfish ambition [a]rather than from pure motives, thinking that they are causing me distress in my [b](B)imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice.

But not only that, I also will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn out for my [c]deliverance (C)through your [d]prayers and the provision of (D)the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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  1. Philippians 1:17 Lit not sincerely
  2. Philippians 1:17 Lit bonds
  3. Philippians 1:19 Or salvation
  4. Philippians 1:19 Lit supplication

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.

19 For 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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17 (A)Naye bali bategeeza Kristo lwa kuvuganya, so si mu mazima, nga balowooza nti banaayongera okunnakuwaza mu busibe bwe ndimu. 18 Naye nze nfaayo ki? Kristo bw’abuulirwa, mu buli ngeri, oba za bukuusa oba za mazima, nze nsanyuka busanyusi.

Era nzija kweyongera okusanyuka. 19 (B)Kubanga mmanyi nti olw’okunsabira n’olw’amaanyi g’Omwoyo wa Yesu Kristo, ndifuna okulokolebwa kwange.

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