¹³ All the ·palace guards [imperial guard; ^Lpraetorium; ^CCaesar’s elite troops] and everyone else knows that I am in ·prison [chains] ·because I am a believer in [or for the cause of] Christ. ¹⁴ Because I am in prison, most of the ·believers [^Lbrothers (and sisters)] have become more ·bold [confident] in the Lord and ·are not afraid [^Ldare without fear] to speak the word of God.

¹⁵ It is true that some preach about Christ because of ·jealousy [envy] and ·ambition [rivalry], but others preach about Christ because ·they want to help [of good will/intentions].