Philippians 1:12-20Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Advance of the Gospel
12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel,13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard,[a] and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ. 14 Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message[b] fearlessly. 15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.[c] 16 These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment.[d] 18 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 rejoice19 because I know this will lead to my deliverance[e] through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
Questions
1. What unexpected results occur because of Paul's imprisonment?
A. The good news of Jesus Christ is spreading throughout the Roman guards and that Paul was imprisoned because of his faith in Jesus. This made his brothers in Christ dare even more to speak fearlessly
2. How can we advance the gospel?
A. Read the word of God, study it, and tell others the good news.
3. Why does Paul not care that some people are preaching out of false motives?
A. All Paul cares about is that Christ is being proclaimed.
4. Why would people speak about Christ out of envy and strife?
A. They were jealous of Paul effect on the people. They wanted to be more popular and stand out from the crowd.
5. While in prison, what is Paul's eager expectation and hope?
A. That he is not ashamed of the gospel and that Christ will be proclaimed whether he lives of dies.
Advance of the Gospel
12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel,13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard,[a] and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ. 14 Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message[b] fearlessly. 15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.[c] 16 These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment.[d] 18 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 rejoice19 because I know this will lead to my deliverance[e] through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
Questions
1. What unexpected results occur because of Paul's imprisonment?
A. The good news of Jesus Christ is spreading throughout the Roman guards and that Paul was imprisoned because of his faith in Jesus. This made his brothers in Christ dare even more to speak fearlessly
2. How can we advance the gospel?
A. Read the word of God, study it, and tell others the good news.
3. Why does Paul not care that some people are preaching out of false motives?
A. All Paul cares about is that Christ is being proclaimed.
4. Why would people speak about Christ out of envy and strife?
A. They were jealous of Paul effect on the people. They wanted to be more popular and stand out from the crowd.
5. While in prison, what is Paul's eager expectation and hope?
A. That he is not ashamed of the gospel and that Christ will be proclaimed whether he lives of dies.
