Philippians 1:17 - Revised Standard Version CI

¹⁷ the former proclaim Christ out of partisanship, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment.

More versions

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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ 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

Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer;

Acts 22:1

“Brethren and fathers, hear the defense which 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 made his defense:

Acts 26:24

And as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are mad; your great learning is turning you mad.”

Romans 2:8

but for those who are factious and do not obey the truth, but obey wickedness, there will be wrath and fury.

Philippians 1:18

What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in that I rejoice.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel thus about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves.

1 Timothy 2:7

For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2 Timothy 2:9

the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one took my part; all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!