17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.
15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
19 Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
1:17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
1:17And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.
1:17but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.
1:17but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds.
1:17but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.
1:17But the other from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.
1:17but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
1:17and the other out of love, having known that for defence of the good news I am set:
1:17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.