Philippians 1:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds. Common English Bible 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 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 And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands. |
Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You have permission to speak for yourself.’ Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defence:
As he was saying these things in his defence, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, ‘You’re out of your mind, Paul! Too much study is driving you mad.’
but wrath and anger to those who are self-seeking and disobey the truth while obeying unrighteousness.
What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice
Indeed, it is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.
At my first defence, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them.