12. Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel,
13. so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ.
14. Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message fearlessly.
15. To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.
16. These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;