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Philippians 1:13-17 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

13. so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else,

14. and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.

15. Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;

16. the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

17. the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.

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