Philippians 1:16

In 9 translations

BSB1:17

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

KJV

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

WEB

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

ASV1:17

but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

LSV

one, indeed, of rivalry proclaims the Christ, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,

YLT

the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,

DBY1:17

but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds.

DRC1:17

And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.

GNV

The one part preacheth Christ of contention and not purely, supposing to adde more affliction to my bandes.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT1:17

οἱ δὲ ἐξ ἐριθείας τὸν Χριστὸν καταγγέλλουσιν, οὐχ ἁγνῶς, οἰόμενοι θλῖψιν ἐγείρειν τοῖς δεσμοῖς μου.

RP2018

οἱ μὲν ἐξ ἐριθείας τὸν χριστὸν καταγγέλλουσιν, οὐχ ἁγνῶς, οἰόμενοι θλίψιν ἐπιφέρειν τοῖς δεσμοῖς μου·

TR-Boyd

οἱ μὲν ἐξ ἐριθείας τὸν Χριστὸν καταγγέλλουσιν, οὐχ ἁγνῶς, οἰόμενοι θλίψιν ἐπιφέρειν τοῖς δεσμοῖς μου·

SCR1894

οι μεν εξ εριθειας τον χριστον καταγγελλουσιν ουχ αγνως οιομενοι θλιψιν επιφερειν τοις δεσμοις μου

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• 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
• 2 Corinthians 4:1–2Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart. Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by…
• Philippians 1:7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
• Philippians 1:10so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
• Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
• Job 6:14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
• Psalms 69:26For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
• Job 16:4I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.

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