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|Filipenses 1:11|
filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ — to the glory and praise of God.
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12
|Filipenses 1:12|
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.
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13
|Filipenses 1:13|
As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard [Or whole palace] and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
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14
|Filipenses 1:14|
Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.
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15
|Filipenses 1:15|
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
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16
|Filipenses 1:16|
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defence of the gospel.
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17
|Filipenses 1:17|
The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. [Some late manuscripts have verses 16 and 17 in reverse order.]
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|Filipenses 1:18|
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,
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|Filipenses 1:19|
for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. [Or salvation]
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|Filipenses 1:20|
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
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