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Philippians 1:18 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice. "

Philippians 1:18

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16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.

18 What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

19 For I know that this will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

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Philippians 1:1

"Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:"

Philippians 1:2

"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."

Philippians 1:3

"I thank my God whenever I remember you,"

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"always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy,"

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"for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;"

Philippians 1:6

"being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ."

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