Philippians 1:17-19
Legacy Standard Bible
17 the former proclaim Christ (A)out of selfish ambition [a]rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me affliction in my (B)chains. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that (C)this will turn out for my salvation (D)through your [b]prayers and the provision of (E)the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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- Philippians 1:17 Lit not sincerely
- Philippians 1:19 Lit supplication
Philippians 1:17-19
King James Version
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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Philippians 1:17-19
English Standard Version
17 The former proclaim Christ (A)out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice.
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Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that (B)through your prayers and (C)the help of (D)the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,
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Philippians 1:17-19
New International Version
17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition,(A) not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.(B) 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(C) and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ(D) what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[a](E)
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- Philippians 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation
Philippians 1:17-19
New King James Version
17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
To Live Is Christ
19 For I know that (A)this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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