13 The Roman guards and all the others know I am here in jail because I serve Christ.
14 Now most of the Lord's followers have become brave and are fearlessly telling the message.
15 Some are preaching about Christ because they are jealous and envious of us. Others are preaching because they want to help.
16 They love Christ and know I am here to defend the good news about him.
17 But the ones who are jealous of us are not sincere. They just want to cause trouble for me while I am in jail.
18 But that doesn't matter. All that matters is that people are telling about Christ, whether they are sincere or not. This is what makes me glad.I will keep on being glad,
19 because I know that your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Christ Jesus will keep me safe.