Some, indeed, are actually preaching Christ because they are moved by jealousy and partisanship, but others are doing so from the motive of good will;

but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.

These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel;

and that you are not intimidated by your opponents in any way. This is evidence that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved and all because of God.

Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves.

And so, when Jesus' name is called, the knees of everyone should fall, wherever they're residing.

for they are all seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

Yes truly, and I am ready to give up all things for the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, which is more than all: for whom I have undergone the loss of all things, and to me they are less than nothing, so that I may have Christ as my reward,

For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping - that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ,

They are doomed to destruction: their appetites are their god; they glory in their shame; they are absorbed in earthly matters.

which shall change into another fashion our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.

I pray Euodia, and beseech Syntyche that they be of one accord in the Lord.

And I solemnly beg you, my true comrade, keep on cooperating with those two women, because they shared with me the struggle in spreading the good news, together with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

I have received your payment in full, and more too. I am amply supplied after getting the things you sent by Epaphroditus; they are like sweet incense, the kind of sacrifice that God accepts and approves.

All the saints salute you: and most of all they which are of the emperors household.