Philippians 1:15-20 BSB

It is true

that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry,

but others out of goodwill.

The latter do so in love,

knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

The former, however,

preach Christ out of selfish ambition,

not sincerely, supposing that they can

add to the distress of my chains.

What then

is the issue?

Just this:

that in every way,

whether by false motives or true,

Christ is preached. And in this

I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

because I know

that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus

Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be

ashamed, but will have complete boldness

so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,

whether by life or by death.

(by life or by death!)

It is true

that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry,

but others out of goodwill.

The latter do so in love,

knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

The former, however,

preach Christ out of selfish ambition,

not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my

chains.

What then is the issue?

Just this: that in every way,

whether by false motives or true,

Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

because I know

that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus

Christ,

my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be

ashamed, but will have complete boldness

so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,

whether by life or by death. (exalted!)

Philippians one

verses fifteen

through twenty