What does Philippians 1:16 mean?

Philippians 1:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Philippians 1:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

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