Philippians 1:17

New English Translation

The former proclaim Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, because they think they can cause trouble for me in my imprisonment.

Cross References

Luke 21:14

Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense.

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you.”

Acts 26:1

So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense:

Acts 26:24

As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, “You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

Romans 2:8

but wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition and do not obey the truth but follow unrighteousness.

Philippians 1:18

What is the result? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

Philippians 1:7

For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.

Philippians 2:3

Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.

1 Timothy 2:7

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

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it.