15 (A)Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even [a]from envy and strife, but some also [b]from goodwill; 16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the (B)gospel; 17 the former proclaim Christ (C)out of selfish ambition [c]rather than from pure motives, thinking that they are causing me distress in my [d](D)imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice.

But not only that, I also will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn out for my [e]deliverance (E)through your [f]prayers and the provision of (F)the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my (G)eager expectation and (H)hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with (I)all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be (J)exalted in my body, (K)whether by life or by death.

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  1. Philippians 1:15 Lit because of
  2. Philippians 1:15 Lit because of
  3. Philippians 1:17 Lit not sincerely
  4. Philippians 1:17 Lit bonds
  5. Philippians 1:19 Or salvation
  6. Philippians 1:19 Lit supplication

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.(A) 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition,(B) not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.(C) 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers(D) and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ(E) what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[a](F) 20 I eagerly expect(G) and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage(H) so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,(I) whether by life or by death.(J)

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  1. Philippians 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation