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Philippians 1:16

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The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
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  1. 2 Corinthians 2:17Rank 1 from verse 16
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    17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

  2. 2 Corinthians 4:1–2Rank 2 from verse 16
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    1THEREFORE seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

    2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

  3. Job 6:14Rank 3 from verse 16
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    14To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

  4. Philippians 1:10Rank 4 from verse 16
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    10That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

  5. Philippians 1:12Rank 5 from verse 16
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    12But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

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Philippians 1:16

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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supposing

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Laying down or imagining to exist or be true; stating as a case that may be; imagining; receiving as true.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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add

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To join or put with something else; to increase by bringing or giving more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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bonds

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Sense 1: Binding ties or obligations. Sense 2: Conditions of servitude, restraint, or captivity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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:

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

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