Philippians 1:16

Love for God and Paul motivated the members of this second group. Moreover they believed the apostle’s present confinement was a situation that God had ordained for the defense of the gospel. They evidently accepted this by faith even though they may not have understood how Paul’s imprisonment fit into God’s plan for the building of His church. The chiastic structure evident in Philippians 1:15-17 emphasizes these Christians who demonstrated proper motivation.