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The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;
Christian Standard Bible
These preach out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;
English Standard Version
The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
King James Version
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
New American Standard Bible
the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;
New International Version
The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
New Living Translation
They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News.
World English Bible
The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;