Philippians 1:17

New American Bible - revised edition

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not from pure motives, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment.

Cross References

Luke 21:14

Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand,

Acts 22:1

“My brothers and fathers, listen to what I am about to say to you in my defense.”

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak on your own behalf.” So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

Acts 26:24

While Paul was so speaking in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, “You are mad, Paul; much learning is driving you mad.”

Romans 2:8

but wrath and fury to those who selfishly disobey the truth and obey wickedness.

Philippians 1:18

What difference does it make, as long as in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed? And in that I rejoice. Indeed I shall continue to rejoice,

Philippians 1:7

It is right that I should think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, you who are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves,

1 Timothy 2:7

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

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them!