The Bible Study Podcast, episode 799. Today, the Bible Study podcast continues the study of the book of

Philippians with the second part of chapter one. Welcome to the Bible study podcast. I'm your host

Chris Christensen. We ended last time only 11 verses into the book of Philippians because I did some pre-work there. But let's continue on with chapter 1 verse 12. Paul's chains advance the gospel.

Now, I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. Now, I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me

has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole

palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And because of my chains,

most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord

and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. It is true that some preach Christ

out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am

put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish

ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true,

Christ is preached, and because of this, I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

for I know that through your prayers and God's provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will

in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now, as always, Christ, will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death, for to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.

If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me.

"'Yet what shall I choose? I do not know.

"'I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,

"'but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

"'Convinced of this, I know that I will remain,

"'and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the body convinced of this i know that i will remain and i will continue with all of you for

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