Philippians 1:16 nasb — the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

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"the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;"

— Philippians 1:16, NASB

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Philippians 1 — Context

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so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else,

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and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.

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Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;

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the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

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the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.

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What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice,

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for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision 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 NASB reads: “the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;”
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 (NASB): “the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;” 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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