Philippians 1:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁷ But the others preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, hoping to stir up trouble for me while I am in prison.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ 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)

¹⁷ but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains.

Philippians 1:17 Cross References

Luke 21:14

Determine in your hearts, therefore, not to plan ahead how you will answer them [when interrogated],

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense I want to make to you.”

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So, Paul motioned [to the assembly] with his hand [for attention] and began speaking in his defense:

Acts 26:24

As Paul made his defense in this way, Festus said to him loudly, “Paul, you are crazy. All your education is driving you insane.”

Romans 2:8

But to the ones who have selfish ambition [Note: Some translate these words “are contentious”] and refuse to obey the truth, but [instead] obey what is wrong, [God will bring] wrath, fury,

Philippians 1:18

So, what [should I think about the situation]? Just this: I am happy and will continue to be happy that, in every way, Christ is being preached, [regardless of] whether it is in pretense or with sincerity.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart [i.e., you are dear to me], for you people are sharing in God’s unearned favor with me [Note: Paul here refers to his ministry], both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel [i.e., in my efforts to give proof of the Gospel’s truth].

Philippians 2:3

Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.

1 Timothy 2:7

I was appointed to be a preacher [of this testimony] and an apostle and teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. (I am telling the truth and not lying).

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I am suffering difficulty [here] in prison, as [though I were] a criminal. But God’s message is not “in prison.”

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense [Note: Paul here refers to his initial hearing before the Roman court] no one supported me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.