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Philippians 1:16 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: "
Philippians 1:16
Verse in Context
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And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
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Philippians 1:1
"Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:"
Philippians 1:2
"Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:3
"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,"
Philippians 1:4
"Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,"
Philippians 1:5
"For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;"
Philippians 1:6
"For I am certain of this very thing, that he by whom the good work was started in you will make it complete till the day of Jesus Christ:"
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