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Philippians 1:17

โ€œbut the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.โ€

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15

Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

16

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

17

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

18

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

19

For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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