Philippians 1:12-20 (Epistle)
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- But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,
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- so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;
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- and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
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- Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:
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- The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;
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- but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
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- What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
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- For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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- according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.