16Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.


In Context

13 So that my bands are made manifest in Christ, in all the court, and in all other places;

14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, growing confident by my bands, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.

15 Some indeed, even out of envy and contention; but some also for good will preach Christ.

16 Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

17 And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.

18 But what then? So that by all means, whether by occasion, or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

Philippians 1:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:16the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16These indeed out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the glad tidings;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:16the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16The one preach Christ from contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: