13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard,[a] and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ. 14 Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message[b](A) fearlessly. 15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife,(B) but others out of good will.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:13 Lit praetorium, a Lat word that can also refer to a military headquarters, to the governor’s palace, or to Herod’s palace.
  2. Philippians 1:14 Other mss add of God
  3. Philippians 1:15 The good will of men, or God’s good will or favor

13 so that my (A)chains in Christ have become well known throughout the whole [a]praetorian guard and to (B)everyone else, 14 and that most of the [b]brothers, having become confident in the Lord because of my (C)chains, have (D)far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. 15 (E)Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even [c]from envy and strife, but some also [d]from good will;

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:13 Or governor’s palace
  2. Philippians 1:14 Or brothers in the Lord, trusting because of my chains
  3. Philippians 1:15 Lit because of
  4. Philippians 1:15 Lit because of