Philippians 1:18

World English Bible (2000)

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

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Referenced Verses

  • Luke 9:50 : 50 Jesus said to him, "Don't forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us."
  • 1 Cor 15:11 : 11 Whether then it is I or they, so we preach, and so you believed.
  • Mark 9:38-40 : 38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone who doesn't follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow us." 39 But Jesus said, "Don't forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me. 40 For whoever is not against us is on our side.
  • Mark 12:40 : 40 those who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation."
  • Luke 9:45 : 45 But they didn't understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
  • Rom 3:9 : 9 What then? Are we better than they? No, in no way. For we previously warned both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin.
  • Phil 1:14-17 : 14 and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will. 16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
  • 2 John 1:9-9 : 9 Whoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him, 11 for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.
  • 1 Cor 10:19 : 19 What am I saying then? That a thing sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?
  • 1 Cor 14:15 : 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
  • Matt 23:13 : 13 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows' houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.
  • Rom 6:15 : 15 What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under law, but under grace? May it never be!

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    11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

    12 Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;

    13 so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;

    14 and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

    15 Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

    16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

    17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.

  • Phil 1:19-21
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    19 For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

    20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

    21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

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    16 holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn't run in vain nor labor in vain.

    17 Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

    18 In the same way, you also rejoice, and rejoice with me.

  • Phil 1:25-28
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    25 Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

    26 that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

    27 Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

    28 and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

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    10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

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    17 I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.

    18 For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

    19 in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God's Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the Good News of Christ;

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    4 Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice!

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    30 having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.

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    16 I rejoice that in everything I am confident concerning you.

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    11 Whether then it is I or they, so we preach, and so you believed.

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    8 Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

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    4 always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,

    5 for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;

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    3 And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn't have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.

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    24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;

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    7 It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

    8 For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

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    18 What then is my reward? That, when I preach the Good News, I may present the Good News of Christ without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.

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    11 But I make known to you, brothers, concerning the Good News which was preached by me, that it is not according to man.

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    15 So, as much as is in me, I am eager to preach the Good News to you also who are in Rome.

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    20 Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.

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    1 I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit,

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    1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

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    31 I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

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    8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

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    16 For if I preach the Good News, I have nothing to boast about; for necessity is laid on me; but woe is to me, if I don't preach the Good News.

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    23 Now I do this for the sake of the Good News, that I may be a joint partaker of it.

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    4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

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    10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity.

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    24 And they glorified God in me.

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    18 Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will also boast.