Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. New Living Translation They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News. English Standard Version The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. Berean Standard Bible The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. Berean Literal Bible the ones indeed out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; King James Bible The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: New King James Version The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; New American Standard Bible the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; NASB 1995 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; NASB 1977 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; Legacy Standard Bible the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; Amplified Bible The latter [preach Christ] out of love, because they know that I have been put here [by God on purpose] for the defense of the gospel; Christian Standard Bible These preach out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; Holman Christian Standard Bible These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; American Standard Version the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel; Contemporary English Version They love Christ and know I am here to defend the good news about him. English Revised Version the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel: GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who tell the message about Christ out of love know that God has put me here to defend the Good News. Good News Translation These do so from love, because they know that God has given me the work of defending the gospel. International Standard Version The latter are motivated by love, because they know that I have been appointed to defend the gospel. Majority Standard Bible The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains. NET Bible The latter do so from love because they know that I am placed here for the defense of the gospel. New Heart English Bible The latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News. Webster's Bible Translation The one preach Christ from contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: Weymouth New Testament These latter preach Him from love to me, knowing that I am here for the defence of the Good News; World English Bible The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionone, indeed, of rivalry proclaims the Christ, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds, Berean Literal Bible the ones indeed out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; Young's Literal Translation the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds, Smith's Literal Translation Some truly of hired labor announce Christ, not purely, thinking to bring pressure upon my bonds: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSome out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. Catholic Public Domain Version Some act out of charity, knowing that I have been appointed for the defense of the Gospel. New American Bible The latter act out of love, aware that I am here for the defense of the gospel; New Revised Standard Version These proclaim Christ out of love, knowing that I have been put here for the defense of the gospel; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor they know that I am appointed for the defence of the gospel: Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because they know that I am appointed to defend The Gospel. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThese do it from love, because they know that I am set for the defense of the gospel; Godbey New Testament the latter from divine love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel: Haweis New Testament the one indeed preach Christ out of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking to add affliction to my bonds: Mace New Testament those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: Weymouth New Testament These latter preach Him from love to me, knowing that I am here for the defence of the Good News; Worrell New Testament the one, from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the Gospel; Worsley New Testament the former preach Christ out of contention, not sincerely, thinking to add affliction to my bonds; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Trials Advance the Gospel…15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. 17The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. 1 Corinthians 9:17 If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. 2 Timothy 1:11 to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God— 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Corinthians 2:17 For 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. Galatians 1:15-16 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood, Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. Colossians 1:25 I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, 1 Timothy 2:7 For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything. Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Treasury of Scripture The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: not sincerely. Philippians 1:10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:1,2 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; … supposing. Job 6:14 To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. Job 16:4 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you. Psalm 69:26 For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded. Jump to Previous Add Affliction Ambition Appointed Bonds Cause Chains Christ Conscious Contention Defence Defense Former Glad Good Gospel Indeed Insincerely Latter News Preach Responsible Selfish Sincerely Supposing ThinkingJump to Next Add Affliction Ambition Appointed Bonds Cause Chains Christ Conscious Contention Defence Defense Former Glad Good Gospel Indeed Insincerely Latter News Preach Responsible Selfish Sincerely Supposing ThinkingPhilippians 1 1. Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,9. daily praying for their increase in grace; 12. he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome; 21. and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death; 27. exhorting them to unity; 28. and to fortitude in persecution. The latter do so in love This phrase refers to those who preach Christ out of genuine love and goodwill. The Greek word for "love" here is "ἀγάπη" (agapē), which signifies a selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love. This is the same type of love that God shows towards humanity, and it is the love that believers are called to exhibit. In the context of Philippians, Paul is contrasting those who preach Christ out of envy and rivalry with those who do so out of love. The latter group is motivated by a sincere desire to see the gospel spread and to support Paul in his mission. Historically, this reflects the early Christian community's emphasis on love as the defining characteristic of true discipleship, as seen in John 13:35, where Jesus says, "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel To add affliction.--The true reading, to stir up affliction, or oppressive severity (properly, pressure, or galling), perhaps suggests as most probable the meaning (adopted by Chrysostom here) of "stirring" the minds of St. Paul's jailors to an increased severity, which might prevent his preaching to all "without hindrance." The uneasiness of the Government in relation to the Jewish population at Rome is well known. The growth of a secret society (for such Christianity was held to be) among them might easily induce greater severity towards a leader of the sect. (Compare Philippians 1:19-20, in which St. Paul states his confidence that this malignant policy would be disappointed.) Verses 16, 17. - These two verses must change places according to the reading of the best manuscripts. The clauses are inverted by the figure chiasmus. But the other of love; read, as R.V., the one do it of love. This is better than the other possible rendering, "those who are of love do it." Knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel. Κεῖμαι. I am set or appointed, as in 1 Thessalonians 2:3; not, as some understand, I lie in prison. They preach Christ out of love - love for Christ, and love for Paul for Christ's sake. The one preach Christ of contention; read and translate, as R.V., but the other proclaim Christ of faction; perhaps rather, announce (καταγγέλλουσιν); bring news of Christ; and that they do out of factious-ness. Ἐριθεία, derived from ἕριθος, a hired servant, means labor for hire, and is commonly used of hired canvassers, in the sense of factiousness, party spirit. It is reckoned by St. Paul in Galatians 5:20 among the works of the flesh, and is condemned also in Romans 2:8. Not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds; rather, as R.V. (reading with the best manuscripts ἐγείρειν), thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds. Their motives were not pure; they wished to make St. Paul feel the helplessness of imprisonment, and to increase his affliction by opposing his doctrines, and by forming a party insisting on the observance of the ceremonial law. Bishop Lightfoot translates θλίψιν ἐγείρειν "to make my chains gall me."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek The [latter]οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. do so μὲν (men) Conjunction Strong's 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. in ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. love, ἀγάπης (agapēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. knowing εἰδότες (eidotes) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I am appointed κεῖμαι (keimai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2749: To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] defense ἀπολογίαν (apologian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 627: A verbal defense (particularly in a law court). From the same as apologeomai; a plea. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel. εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. 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