Philippians 1:17

New Century Version

But the others preach about Christ for selfish and wrong reasons, wanting to make trouble for me in prison.

Cross References

Philippians 2:3

When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.

Philippians 1:7

And I know that I am right to think like this about all of you, because I have you in my heart. All of you share in God’s grace with me while I am in prison and while I am defending and proving the truth of the Good News.

2 Timothy 4:16

The first time I defended myself, no one helped me; everyone left me. May they be forgiven.

1 Timothy 2:7

That is why I was chosen to tell the Good News and to be an apostle. (I am telling the truth; I am not lying.) I was chosen to teach those who are not Jews to believe and to know the truth.

Acts 26:24

While Paul was saying these things to defend himself, Festus said loudly, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Too much study has driven you crazy!”

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Then Paul raised his hand and began to speak.

Acts 22:1

Paul said, “Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense to you.”

Luke 21:14

Make up your minds not to worry ahead of time about what you will say.

Romans 2:8

But other people are selfish. They refuse to follow truth and, instead, follow evil. God will give them his punishment and anger.

Philippians 1:18

But it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that in every way, whether for right or wrong reasons, they are preaching about Christ. So I am happy, and I will continue to be happy.

2 Timothy 2:9

and I am suffering because of it to the point of being bound with chains like a criminal. But God’s teaching is not in chains.