Philippians 1:16 bbe — These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:

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"These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:"

— Philippians 1:16, Bible in Basic English

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Philippians 1 — Context

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So that it became clear through all the Praetorium, and to all the rest, that I was a prisoner on account of Christ;

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And most of the brothers in the Lord, taking heart because of my chains, are all the stronger to give the word of God without fear.

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Though some are preaching Christ out of envy and competition, others do it out of a good heart:

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These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:

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But those are preaching Christ in a spirit of competition, not from their hearts, but with the purpose of giving me pain in my prison.

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What then? only that in every way, falsely or truly, the preaching of Christ goes on; and in this I am glad, and will be glad.

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For I am conscious that this will be for my salvation, through your prayer and the giving out of the stored wealth of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Philippians 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:16 say?
Philippians 1:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:”
Where is Philippians 1:16 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 16.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:16.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:16 in?
Philippians 1:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 1:16?
Philippians 1:16 reads (BBE): “These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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