Native Bible

Berean Standard Bible

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

Context

14And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word * without fear. 15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.* 17The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains. 18What then is the issue?* Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.