Philippians 1:17 - Easy To Read Version17 But those other people preach about Christ because they are selfish. Their reason for preaching is wrong. They want to make trouble for me in prison. Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. Féach an chaibidilAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 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. Féach an chaibidilAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds. Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible17 the others preach Christ because of their selfish ambition. They are insincere, hoping to cause me more pain while I’m in prison. Féach an chaibidilCatholic Public Domain Version17 But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains. Féach an chaibidilDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version17 And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands. Féach an chaibidil |
I don’t care if they make trouble for me. The important thing is that they are telling people about Christ. I want them to tell people about Christ. They should do it for the right reasons. But I am happy even if they do it for false and wrong reasons. I am happy because they tell people about Christ, and I will continue to be happy.
And I know that I am right to think like this about all of you. I am sure because I have you in my heart—I feel very close to you. I feel close to you because all of you share in God’s grace (kindness) with me. You share in God’s grace with me while I am in prison, while I am defending the Good News, {\cf2\super [5]} and while I am proving the truth of the Good News.