Philippians 1:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but intending to increase my suffering in my imprisonment.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But the former preach Christ out of a party spirit, insincerely [out of no pure motive, but thinking to annoy me], supposing they are making my bondage more bitter and my chains more galling.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

the others preach Christ because of their selfish ambition. They are insincere, hoping to cause me more pain while I’m in prison.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.

Philippians 1:17 Cross References

Luke 21:14

So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance,

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I now make before you.”

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself:

Acts 26:24

While he was making this defense, Festus exclaimed, “You are out of your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you insane!”

Romans 2:8

while for those who are self-seeking and who obey not the truth but injustice, there will be wrath and fury.

Philippians 1:18

What does it matter? Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way, whether out of false motives or true, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice,

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, for all of you are my partners in God’s grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.

1 Timothy 2:7

For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth.

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them!