Philippians 1:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:”

Philippians 1:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Philippians 1:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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Philippians 1:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;”

Philippians 1:16 — World English Bible

Philippians 1:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel; ”

Philippians 1:16 — American Standard Version

Philippians 1:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,”

Philippians 1:16 — Young's Literal Translation

Philippians 1:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“These indeed out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the glad tidings; ”

Philippians 1:16 — Darby Translation

Philippians 1:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The one part preacheth Christ of contention and not purely, supposing to adde more affliction to my bandes.”

Philippians 1:16 — Geneva Bible

Philippians 1:16 in Context — Philippians 1

14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

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What Does Philippians 1:16 Mean?

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