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Philippians 1:17

15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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BSB
The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
KJV
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
WEB
but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
ASV
but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.
DARBY
but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds.
BLB
but the [others] proclaim Christ out of self-interest, not purely, supposing to add tribulation to my chains.
ÅB
disse forkynner Kristus av kjærlighet, idet de vet at jeg er satt til å forsvare evangeliet,
OTB
De førstnevnte forkynner Kristus av selvisk ambisjon, ikke oppriktig, i den tro at de kan skape vanskeligheter for meg mens jeg er i lenker.
B1930
disse forkynner Kristus av kjærlighet, idet de vet at jeg er satt til å forsvare evangeliet,

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