Philippians 1:16

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“The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.”

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BSBPD

“The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 1:16 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 6:14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
  2. Job 16:4I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.
  3. Psalms 69:26For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
  4. 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
  5. 2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
  6. Philippians 1:7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
  7. Philippians 1:10so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
  8. Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

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