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Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from goodwill;

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

the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

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

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking that they are causing me distress in my imprisonment.

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

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,

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