Philippians 1:15

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Philippians 1:13–17 · Berean Standard Bible

13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

14 And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

17 The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

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Philippians 1:16

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

Philippians 1:18

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,

Acts 5:42

Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 8:5

Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.

Acts 8:35

Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

Acts 9:20

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

Acts 10:36

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Acts 11:20

But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

2 Corinthians 1:19

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

1 Timothy 3:16

By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Matthew 23:5

All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Romans 16:17

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

Romans 16:18

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

1 Corinthians 3:3

for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?

1 Corinthians 3:4

For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?

1 Corinthians 13:3

If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

Galatians 2:4

This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.

James 4:5

Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?

James 4:6

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Philippians 1:17

The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

1 Peter 5:3

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.