Philippians 1:12-18

Mace(i) 12 Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; 13 so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. 14 even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. 15 it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. 16 those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: 17 the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. 18 is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me.