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17 But some of strife [Forsooth some of contention, or strife,] show Christ not cleanly, guessing them(selves) to raise tribulation to my bonds.

18 But what? while on all manner, either by occasion, either by truth, Christ is showed [What soothly? the while on all manner, either by contention, either by truth, Christ is showed]; and in this thing I have joy, but also I shall have joy.

19 And I know, that this thing shall come to me into health by your prayer, and the under-ministering of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition,(A) not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.(B) 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers(C) and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ(D) what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[a](E)

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation