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13 And so it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to all the rest, that I am in chains because of Christ.[a] 14 And, through my chains, the majority of the brothers in the Lord have become much more confident about daring to speak the word of God[b] fearlessly. 15 Some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, and others out of good will.

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  1. Philippians 1:13 Or my chains are in Christ
  2. Philippians 1:14 Some witnesses to the text omit of God. (“Witnesses to the text” mentioned in footnotes may include Greek manuscripts, lectionaries, translations, and quotations in the church fathers.)

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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  1. Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace