Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I …

18 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,

What does Philippians 1:18 mean? Paul rounds out his comments on those who preach for selfish reasons with a very practical conclusion: so what? Paul was happy to see Christ proclaimed regardless of the reason. In the end, his goal was to help every person possible to hear the good news and receive it.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 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.[a] 20 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, whethe...

Paul acknowledges the diverse methods and motivations behind the preaching of Christ. This inclusivity highlights the early church's varied landscape, where different groups and individuals spread the Gospel. The phrase suggests a broad acceptance of different approaches, as long as the core message of Christ is communicated.

So that by all means, whether by occasion, or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

Philippians 1:18 “What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.” King James Version (KJV)

Paul believes that through the Philippians’ prayers he will have added help from God’s Spirit and so be set free. This will allow him to continue his work of spreading the gospel. But as he thinks also of the possibility of execution, his confidence is briefly shaken. He feels less certain that he will be released.

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Philippians 1:18 – “But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. ... Philippians 1:19 – “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.” ...