Philippians 1:16 — Meaning and Application

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“The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:”

Philippians 1:16

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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, {remembrance: or, mention}"

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

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform {it} until the day of Jesus Christ: {perform: or, finish}"

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