Read Full ChapterThe latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
World English Bible (WEB)
The one{G3303} preach{G2605}{(G5719)} Christ{G5547} of{G1537} contention{G2052}, not{G3756} sincerely{G55}, supposing{G3633}{(G5740)} to add{G2018}{(G5721)} affliction{G2347} to my{G3450} bonds{G1199}:
Strong's King James
(16) Those surely from love know that I'm placed for the defense of the good news.
The F.O.G
[16] The latter do so out of love, knowing that I'm appointed to defend the gospel—like loyal friends supporting their imprisoned commander.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
the one, indeed, of rivalry the Christ do proclaim, not purely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds,
Young's Literal Translation
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