Philippians 1:17 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁷ The former proclaim Messiah not sincerely, but out of selfishness—expecting to stir up trouble for me in my imprisonment.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ 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)

¹⁷ but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains.

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Luke 21:14

So make up your minds not to prepare ahead of time to defend yourselves—

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense which I now present to you.”

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

Acts 26:24

As Paul was thus making his defense, Festus says with a loud voice, “You’re crazy, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

Romans 2:8

But to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—wrath and fury.

Philippians 1:18

But what does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in dishonesty or in truth, Messiah is being proclaimed—and in this I rejoice! Yes, and I will keep rejoicing,

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart—for you all are partakers of grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfishness or conceit, but with humility consider others as more important than yourselves,

1 Timothy 2:7

For this I was appointed a herald and an emissary (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faithfulness and truth.

2 Timothy 2:9

For this I suffer hardship as a criminal, even to the point of chains—though the word of God is not chained.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense, no one stood by me; instead, they all deserted me—may it not be counted against them!