I
eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have
sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,
whether by life or by death.
15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but
others out of goodwill.16 The
latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the
gospel.17 The former preach Christ out
of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for
me while I am in chains.18 But what
does it matter? 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,19 for I know that through your
prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to
me will turn out for my deliverance.
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually
served to advance the gospel.13 As
a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to
everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.14 And
because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in
the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.