Philippians 1:12-26 - The Progress Of The Gospel

12 Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; 13 so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. 14 even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. 15 it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. 16 those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: 17 the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. 18 is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me. 19 for I know that this shall turn to my deliverance, thro' your prayers, by the spirit, which Jesus Christ will supply me with, 20 agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ;

21 and if I die, I gain. 22 whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell. 23 I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME; 24 and my inclination to abide in this life, as being more advantageous for YOU: 25 which consideration persuades me that I shall abide, and even continue some time with you all, to improve your advancement in the faith, and to promote your joy: 26 that by my being present with you again, I may be the occasion of heightning your christian joy.


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