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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.

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

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But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

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2 Timothy 1:11–12to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.2 Timothy 4:6–7For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.1 Corinthians 9:16–17Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!Galatians 2:7–8On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.Acts 26:24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”Acts 26:1Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”1 Timothy 2:7For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.Luke 21:14So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.Romans 1:13–17I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, how often I planned to come to you (but have been prevented from visiting until now), in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.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.2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.1 Corinthians 9:3This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:

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