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 e que a maioria dos irmãos no Senhor, depois de ganharem confiança com as minhas prisões, ousam falar a Palavra muito mais, sem medo.

15 É verdade que também alguns pregam a Cristo por inveja e rivalidade, porém outros, também, de boa vontade.

16 Uns em verdade anunciam a Cristo por rivalidade egoísta, não sinceramente, supondo que irão acrescentar aflição às minhas prisões.

17 Mas outros [anunciam] por amor, sabendo que fui posto para a defesa do Evangelho.

18 Que, pois? Afinal de qualquer maneira, ou com fingimento, ou em verdade, Cristo é anunciado; e nisto me alegro, e continuarei a me alegrar;

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What Does Philippians 1:16 Mean?

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