15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife,(A) but others out of good will.[a] 16 These do so out of love,(B) knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry,(C) not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment.[b] 18 What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives(D) or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice

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Notas al pie

  1. Philippians 1:15 The good will of men, or God’s good will or favor
  2. Philippians 1:17 Lit sincerely, intending to raise tribulation to my bonds

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,

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