14 Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bands, and dare more frankly speak the [a]Word.

15 Some preach Christ even through envy and strife, and some also of good will.

16 The one part preacheth Christ of contention, and not [b]purely, supposing to add more affliction to my bands.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:14 The Gospel is called the Word, to set forth the excellence of it.
  2. Philippians 1:16 Not with a pure mind: for otherwise their doctrine was pure.

14 And because of my chains,(A) most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.(B)

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.(C)

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