Philippians 1:17 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Philippians 1:17 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Philippians 1:17 in 6 Bible Translations

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Philippians 1:17 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.”

Philippians 1:17 — World English Bible

Philippians 1:17 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds. ”

Philippians 1:17 — American Standard Version

Philippians 1:17 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and the other out of love, having known that for defence of the good news I am set:”

Philippians 1:17 — Young's Literal Translation

Philippians 1:17 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds. ”

Philippians 1:17 — Darby Translation

Philippians 1:17 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But the others of loue, knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospell.”

Philippians 1:17 — Geneva Bible

Philippians 1:17 in Context — Philippians 1

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.

19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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What Does Philippians 1:17 Mean?

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