Philippians 1:16. The one do it of love. This verse and the following are interchanged in the oldest MSS. ‘The one refers to those last mentioned, who were truly stirred by the Christian grace of love, and preached from that cause only. And while their love was exhibited towards those who heard them, it was also shown towards St. Paul.

knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. These men recognised the apostle's mission, that he was the appointed champion of the faith of Christ, and that God was working through his bondage for the wider publication of the glad tidings of the Gospel.

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Old Testament