Philippians 1:16
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Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

not sincerely.

Philippians 1:10 That you may approve the better things: that you may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ:

2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, adulterating the word of God: but with sincerity: but as from God, before God, in Christ we speak.

2 Corinthians 4:1,2 Therefore seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not. . . .

supposing.

Job 6:14 He that taketh away mercy from his friend, forsaketh the fear of the Lord.

Job 16:4 I also could speak like you: and would God your soul were for my soul.

Psalm 69:26 Because they have persecuted him whom thou hast smitten; and they have added to the grief of my wounds.

Context
Paul's Trials Advance the Gospel
15Some indeed, even out of envy and contention: but some also for good will preach Christ. 16Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. 17And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.…
Cross References
1 Corinthians 9:17
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed to me.

Philippians 1:5
For your communication in the gospel of Christ, from the first day unto now.

Philippians 1:7
As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart; and that, in my bands and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.

Philippians 2:22
Now know ye the proof of him: that as a son with the father, so hath he served with me in the gospel.

Philippians 4:3
And I entreat thee also, my sincere companion, help those women who have laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement and the rest of my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.

Philippians 4:15
And you also know, O Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but you only.

Lexicon
The [latter]
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

do so
μὲν (men)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.

in
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

love,
ἀγάπης (agapēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.

knowing
εἰδότες (eidotes)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

I am appointed
κεῖμαι (keimai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2749: To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[the] defense
ἀπολογίαν (apologian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 627: A verbal defense (particularly in a law court). From the same as apologeomai; a plea.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

gospel.
εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.


Additional Translations
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

the ones indeed out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

These indeed out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the glad tidings;

the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel:

The one preach Christ from contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

These latter preach Him from love to me, knowing that I am here for the defence of the Good News;

The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,
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