Philippians 1:12-18

¹²Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

¹³As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

¹⁴And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

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

¹⁶The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

¹⁷The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

¹⁸What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

— Philippians 1:12-18

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Cross References for Philippians 1:12-18

• 2 Timothy 2:9
• Luke 9:50
• Romans 8:28
• Mark 9:38-40
• Romans 16:17-18
• 1 Corinthians 15:11
• Philippians 2:3
• Acts 11:19-21
• Philippians 1:7
• Ephesians 6:19-20

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