14 occurrences in 13 translations

'Spirit' in the Bible

Some, it is true, are [actually] preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry [toward me—for no better reason than a competitive spirit or misguided ambition], but others out of goodwill and a loyal spirit [toward me].

Verse ConceptsEnvyZeal, Without KnowledgePreaching ChristThose Who EnviedFighting One AnotherSharingSelf EsteemSpreading The GospelMotivationFake FriendsCompetitionConfidence And Self Esteempreachingweatherevangelizingmotivesothers

but the former preach Christ [insincerely] out of selfish ambition [just self-promotion], thinking that they are causing me distress in my imprisonment.

Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPreaching ChristTroubling IndividualsCompetitionmotives

And I hope, in the Lord Jesus, Timotheus to send quickly to you, that I also may be of good spirit, having known the things concerning you,

Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfMissionaries, Support ForSadnessVisitingGood NewsHope Regarding Believers

For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare.

Verse ConceptsUnique IndividualsSeeking The WelfareFathers Loving CareWorrying About The Future

And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];

Verse ConceptsGoalsAmbition, positive aspects ofConformityChristlikenessKnowledge, Of Jesus ChristMortificationParticipation, In ChristPower, HumanResurrection, SpiritualSpiritual VitalitySuffering For Christ's SakeKnowing Christ PersonallyLike ChristConformingParticipation In Christ SufferingsThe ResurrectionThe power of ChristSufferingSharingPowerFeeling LostKnowing Godexperiencechristtransition

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