Philippians 1:17
1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
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but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.
What does Philippians 1:17 mean?
Philippians 1:17 is a verse in the book of Philippians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include δέ (de), ἐκ (ek), ἀγάπη (agape). It connects to 13 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
John 17:21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 1:10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. divisions: Gr. schisms
1 Corinthians 12:12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. Gentiles: Gr. Greeks
2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Philippians 1:4Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Colossians 3:13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. quarrel: or, complaint
1 Thessalonians 5:13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. partiality: or, wrangling
James 3:18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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Verses like this
Other verses that share key original-language words with Philippians 1:17.
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Matthew 3:10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 1:16And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten
Matthew 1:3And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
Matthew 1:5And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Matthew 1:6And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
Frequently asked questions
What does Philippians 1:17 say?
Philippians 1:17 (King James Version) reads: "But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel."
Is Philippians 1:17 in the Old or New Testament?
Philippians 1:17 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Philippians.
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