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The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, <a href="/nlt/philippians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> But that doesn’t matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice. <a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, <a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, <a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. But not only that, I also will rejoice, <a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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, <a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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, <a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> What then [does it matter]? So long as in every way, whether in pretense [for self-promotion] or in all honesty [to spread the truth], Christ is being preached; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice [later as well], <a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice <a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice <a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. <a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But that doesn't matter. All that matters is that people are telling about Christ, whether they are sincere or not. This is what makes me glad. I will keep on being glad, <a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. <a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But what does it matter? Nothing matters except that, in one way or another, people are told the message about Christ, whether with honest or dishonest motives, and I'm happy about that. Yes, I will continue to be happy <a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> It does not matter! I am happy about it--just so Christ is preached in every way possible, whether from wrong or right motives. And I will continue to be happy, <a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> But so what? Just this—that in every way, whether by false or true motives, the Messiah is being proclaimed. Because of this, I rejoice and will continue to rejoice. <a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, <a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> What is the result? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, <a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether out of false motives or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice. <a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> What does it matter, however? In any case Christ is preached--either perversely or in honest truth; and in that I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. <a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> what then? In every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed—and I rejoice in this, indeed, and will rejoice. <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, <a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> what then? in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed -- and in this I rejoice, yea, and shall rejoice. <a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For what? but in any manner, whether in pretence, or truth, Christ is announced; and in this I rejoice, and certainly I will rejoice.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But what then? So that by all means, whether by occasion, or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But what does it matter? As long as, by every means, whether under pretext or in truthfulness, Christ is announced. And about this, I rejoice, and moreover, I will continue to rejoice. <a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> What difference does it make, as long as in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed? And in that I rejoice. Indeed I shall continue to rejoice, <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> What does it matter? Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way, whether out of false motives or true; and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I have rejoiced and still do rejoice in this: that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And in this I have rejoiced and do rejoice, that in every way, if in pretense or in the truth, The Messiah will be preached.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> What difference does this make? Christ is, nevertheless, preached in every way, whether in pretense or in truth; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice: <a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For what is it? moreover that in every place, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and I rejoice in this, yes, and I will rejoice. <a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> What then? if Christ is preached in whatever manner it be, whether in pretext or reality, even in this do I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. <a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> What does it matter, however? In any case Christ is preached--either perversely or in honest truth; and in that I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. <a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> What then? save that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed; and in this I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. <a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> What then? yet every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached: and in this I rejoice, yea and I will rejoice; <a href="/parallel/philippians/1-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=135" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Paul's Trials Advance the Gospel</a> …17The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains. 18<a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">What</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">then is the issue?</a> <a href="/greek/4133.htm" title="4133: plēn (Conj) -- However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.">Just this:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">in every</a> <a href="/greek/5158.htm" title="5158: tropō (N-DMS) -- From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. mode or style; figuratively, deportment or character.">way,</a> <a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">whether</a> <a href="/greek/4392.htm" title="4392: prophasei (N-DFS) -- A pretext, an excuse. From a compound of pro and phaino; an outward showing, i.e. Pretext.">by false motives</a> <a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">or</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-DFS) -- From alethes; truth.">true,</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2605.htm" title="2605: katangelletai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate.">is preached.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairō (V-PIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">I rejoice.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Yes,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: charēsomai (V-FIP-1S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">I will continue to rejoice,</a> 19because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a> Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-8</a> In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a> Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">1 Peter 4:13</a> But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a> Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Colossians 1:24</a> Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. <a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17-18</a> Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1-3</a> Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. / My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. / Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a> Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.What.<a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Romans 3:9</a> What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;<a href="/romans/6-15.htm">Romans 6:15</a> What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-19.htm">1 Corinthians 10:19</a> What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?whether.<a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Philippians 1:14-17</a> And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear… <a href="/matthew/23-14.htm">Matthew 23:14</a> Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.<a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Mark 12:40</a> Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.Christ.<a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Philippians 1:15</a> Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:and I.<a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Mark 9:38-40</a> And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us… <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Luke 9:45,50</a> But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying… <a href="/1_corinthians/15-11.htm">1 Corinthians 15:11</a> Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/4-13.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/galatians/5-11.htm">Case</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/galatians/4-21.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">False.</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-20.htm">However</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Important</a> <a href="/galatians/5-10.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Motives</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Notwithstanding</a> <a href="/daniel/9-5.htm">Perversely</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-17.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Pretence</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Pretense</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Pretext</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-17.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Way</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-8.htm">Case</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Either</a> <a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">False.</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-2.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/2-23.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">However</a> <a href="/philippians/1-24.htm">Important</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Motives</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Notwithstanding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">Perversely</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/philippians/4-9.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/matthew/23-14.htm">Pretence</a> <a href="/joshua/8-15.htm">Pretense</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Pretext</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Way</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 1</div>1. <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,</a> 9. <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">daily praying for their increase in grace;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;</a> 21. <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;</a> 27. <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">exhorting them to unity;</a> 28. <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">and to fortitude in persecution.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase introduces a rhetorical question that Paul uses to address concerns about the motives of those preaching Christ. It reflects Paul's focus on the core issue rather than getting entangled in disputes. The context is Paul's imprisonment in Rome, where he writes to the Philippians about the spread of the Gospel despite his chains. This question sets the stage for emphasizing the importance of the message over the messenger.Just this: that in every way, Paul acknowledges the diverse methods and motivations behind the preaching of Christ. This inclusivity highlights the early church's varied landscape, where different groups and individuals spread the Gospel. The phrase suggests a broad acceptance of different approaches, as long as the core message of Christ is communicated.whether by false motives or true, Here, Paul recognizes that some preach Christ out of envy or rivalry, while others do so out of goodwill. This reflects the reality of human nature and the early church's challenges, where personal ambitions sometimes mingled with spiritual missions. The acknowledgment of "false motives" suggests a mature understanding of human imperfection and the complexities within the Christian community.Christ is preached. The central focus is on the proclamation of Christ, which Paul deems paramount. This aligns with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and underscores the importance of spreading the Gospel. The emphasis on Christ being preached, regardless of the preacher's intent, highlights the power and sovereignty of the Gospel message itself.And in this I rejoice. Paul's joy is rooted in the advancement of the Gospel, not in personal circumstances or the motives of others. This reflects a deep spiritual maturity and aligns with the theme of joy found throughout Philippians. His rejoicing is a testament to his unwavering commitment to Christ and the mission of the church.Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, Paul's determination to maintain his joy despite external circumstances is a powerful testimony to his faith. This forward-looking statement indicates his resolve to find joy in the Gospel's progress, regardless of future challenges. It echoes the theme of perseverance found in other Pauline letters, such as <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a>, where suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians while imprisoned. His focus is on the advancement of the Gospel, regardless of his circumstances. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. They were known for their generosity and partnership in the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> Central to the message of the Gospel. Paul emphasizes that the proclamation of Christ is the ultimate goal, regardless of the motives behind it. 4. <a href="/topical/i/imprisonment.htm">Imprisonment</a> Paul's physical situation at the time of writing. Despite being in chains, he finds joy in the spread of the Gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/p/proclamation_of_the_gospel.htm">Proclamation of the Gospel</a> The event or action that Paul is discussing. It is the act of spreading the message of Jesus Christ, which is of utmost importance to him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_gospel.htm">Joy in the Gospel</a> Paul finds joy in the proclamation of Christ, regardless of the motives behind it. This teaches us to prioritize the message of Christ above personal grievances or circumstances. <a href="/topical/f/focus_on_christ.htm">Focus on Christ</a> The centrality of Christ in our lives and ministries should be our primary concern. We should evaluate our actions and motives to ensure they align with the goal of glorifying Christ. <a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_adversity.htm">Rejoicing in Adversity</a> Like Paul, we can find joy in difficult situations by focusing on the positive outcomes, such as the spread of the Gospel or personal spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/m/motives_in_ministry.htm">Motives in Ministry</a> While motives are important, the ultimate goal is the proclamation of Christ. We should strive for pure motives but also rejoice when Christ is preached, even if motives are mixed. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_proclamation.htm">Perseverance in Proclamation</a> We are called to continue proclaiming the Gospel, regardless of opposition or personal challenges, trusting that God can use all circumstances for His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 1</a> <a href="/q/who_was_john_stott's_significance.htm">What does 'Equality with God' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_makes_leadership_a_valuable_gift.htm">What makes leadership a valuable gift?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_televangelist_scandals_teach.htm">What lessons do televangelist scandals teach us?</a> <a href="/q/why_not_judge_others_in_romans_14_10.htm">Romans 14:10 - Why emphasize not judging others when other passages in the New Testament do pronounce judgment on certain behaviors?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) The contrast of this verse with such passages as <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm" title="How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.">2Corinthians 12:4</a>--where the Judaisers at Corinth are said to preach "another Jesus and a different gospel;" with <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm" title="I marvel that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ to another gospel:">Galatians 1:6</a>--where their gospel is declared to be "a different gospel," and not merely a variety of the same (see Note there); and even with the emphatic warning as to Philippi, in <a href="/context/philippians/3-2.htm" title="Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.">Philippians 3:2-16</a>, is singularly instructive. St. Paul, in the words "in pretence" and "in truth," is speaking of the motives of the preachers, not of the substance of their preaching. For the latter he cares much; for the former nothing. When (as at Corinth) the rejection of his personal authority was bound up with rejection of his apostolic doctrine, he rebukes it vehemently; when (as here) there was no such connection, it is to him a very small thing. But we may also gather from this that, whatever might be the case at Philippi, at Rome St. Paul's Epistle had done its work, and the battle of principle was won; even at Colossae it had wholly changed its character (see <a href="/context/colossians/2-16.htm" title=" Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:">Colossians 2:16-23</a>), and its old phases had passed away. The differences between the parties at Rome were no longer fundamental, although, as so often is the case, the bitterness of division might remain. "Every way Christ was preached," and accepted as justifying through faith. This being so, St. Paul could rejoice. Even an imperfect Christianity, with something of narrowness, and perhaps of superstitious formalism, cleaving to it, was as different from the gross heathenism which it superseded, as light from darkness.Yea, and will rejoice.--Properly, I shall rejoice to the end. The words lead on to the next verse, which gives the reason of this persistent rejoicing.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; rather, only that, as R.V. (comp. <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Acts 20:23</a>). What is the result of all this preaching? Only that Christ is announced, that the story of Christ is told. The motives of the preachers may not be good, but the result is good; the gospel facts are made more widely known, not only by those who preach in sincerity, but even by means of those who strive to promote their own party ends under the pretense of preaching Christ. And I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. St. Paul rejoices in the good which God brings out of evil; though that good is produced by the outward agency of his own adversaries. Yea, and I shall rejoice. He will not allow himself to be vexed by the bitterness of his opponents, he will not imitate their party spirit; his joy will continue, for he knows that, in spite of present hindrances, the result is assured. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>What, Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. then, [ is the issue ]? γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. Only πλὴν (plēn) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_4133.htm">Strong's 4133: </a> However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. in every παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. way, τρόπῳ (tropō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. mode or style; figuratively, deportment or character. whether εἴτε (eite) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. by false motives προφάσει (prophasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4392.htm">Strong's 4392: </a> A pretext, an excuse. From a compound of pro and phaino; an outward showing, i.e. Pretext. or εἴτε (eite) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. true, ἀληθείᾳ (alētheia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. is preached. καταγγέλλεται (katangelletai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. I rejoice. χαίρω (chairō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. Yes, ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I will continue to rejoice, χαρήσομαι (charēsomai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 1:18 What does it matter? 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