Philippians 1:17 · KJV
“But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.”
— Philippians 1:17
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Philippians 1 — Context
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Cross References
2 Timothy 1:11-12
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Philippians 2:3
{Let} nothing {be done} through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
1 Corinthians 9:16-17
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
2 Timothy 4:6-7
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
Acts 26:24
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
Luke 21:14
Settle {it} therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:
Romans 1:13-17
Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. {among: or, in}