Some people, indeed, are proclaiming Christ out of envy and strife [i.e., out of rivalry], while others do it from goodwill.

But the others preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, hoping to stir up trouble for me while I am in prison.

but if to live in flesh is my lot, this is for me worth the while: and what I shall choose I cannot tell.

while you wage the same conflict which you once saw in me, and now hear that I maintain.

Then every tongue in one accord, will say that Jesus the Messiah is Lord, while God the Father praising.

Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:

For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.

For the rest, my brethren - rejoice in the Lord. To be writing, the same things, unto you, to me, is not irksome, while, for you, is safe: -

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, while becoming like him in his death,

so that I may attain to the resurrection [that will raise me] from the dead.

in the mean while, as we are already advanc'd so far, pursue your course, and keep it still in view:

For many walk, who (I told you often, and now also say while weeping) are enemies of the cross of Christ,

For even while I was still in Thessalonica, you sent once and again for my needs.