14. And many of the brethren in the Lord, growing confident by my bands, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.
15. Some indeed, even out of envy and contention; but some also for good will preach Christ.
16. Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
17. And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.
18. But what then? So that by all means, whether by occasion, or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.