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The Brothers Are More Fearlessly Speaking The Word

13 ... so that my imprisonment in[a] Christ became visible[b] in the whole Praetorium[c] and to all the rest, 14 and so that the majority of the brothers, being confident[d] in the Lord because-of my imprisonment, are more daring to fearlessly speak the word.

Whatever Their Motives, Christ Is Being Proclaimed

15 Some indeed speak because of envy and strife, but some also are proclaiming Christ because of good-will.

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  1. Philippians 1:13 That is, in connection with.
  2. Philippians 1:13 Or, known.
  3. Philippians 1:13 Or, palace, governor’s residence.
  4. Philippians 1:14 Or, putting confidence, trusting.

13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[a] and to everyone else that I am in chains(A) for Christ. 14 And because of my chains,(B) most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.(C)

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace