Philippians 1:16 - The Scriptures 2009

¹⁶ the former announce Messiah from selfish ambition, not sincerely, thinking to add distress to my chains,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ The latter [proclaim Christ] out of love, because they recognize and know that I am [providentially] put here for the defense of the good news (the Gospel).

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

Common English Bible

¹⁶ They are motivated by love, because they know that I’m put here to give a defense of the gospel;

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ Some act out of charity, knowing that I have been appointed for the defense of the Gospel.

Philippians 1:16 Cross References

Job 16:4

I might also speak like you, if you were in my place. I might heap up words against you, and shake my head at you.

Job 6:14

To him who is afflicted: loving-commitment, even the one leaving the fear of the Almighty.

Psalm 69:26

For they persecute him whom You have stricken, And talk about the pain of those You have wounded.

1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I do this voluntarily I have a reward, but if not voluntarily, I am entrusted with a management.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not, as so many, adulterating the Word of Elohim for gain – but as of sincerity, but as from Elohim, in the sight of Elohim, we speak in Messiah.

Philippians 1:10

for you to examine the matters that differ, in order to be sincere, and not stumbling, until the day of Messiah,

Philippians 1:12

And I wish you to know, brothers, that what has befallen me has turned out for the advancement of the Good News,

Philippians 1:5

for your fellowship in the Good News from the first day until now,

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, all of you being sharers of the favour with me, both in my chains and in the defence and confirmation of the Good News.

Philippians 2:22

But you know he has proven himself, that as a son with his father he served with me for the Good News.

Philippians 4:15

And you know too, Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good News, when I went out from Makedonia, no assembly shared with me concerning giving and receiving, except you only,

Philippians 4:3

And I also ask you, true companion, help these women who laboured with me in the Good News, with Qlemes also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.