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,

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Footnotes

  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

Whatever Their Motives, Christ Is Being Proclaimed

15 Some indeed speak because of envy and strife, but some also are proclaiming Christ because of good-will. 16 The ones speak out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the good-news; 17 but the others are proclaiming Christ out of selfish-interest, not purely, supposing to raise trouble in my imprisonment. 18 What indeed does it matter except that[a] in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed!

Christ Will Be Magnified In Me, Whether I Live or Die

And I am rejoicing in this. But I also will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn-out for me for deliverance through your prayer and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:18 What... that. Or, What then? Only that.