Devine Scripture

Philippians 1:16

Philippians chapter 1 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

v.16This passage

v.17but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 1:10

    so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

  • 2 Corinthians 2:17

    For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.

  • Philippians 1:12

    Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel;

  • Psalms 69:26

    For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded.

  • Philippians 1:7

    even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers with me of grace.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:1

    Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not: