12. Brothers and sisters, here is what I want you to know. What has happened to me has really helped to spread the good news.
13. One thing has become clear. I am being held by chains because of my stand for Christ. All of the palace guards and everyone else know it.
14. Because I am being held by chains, most of the believers in the Lord have become bolder. They now speak God's word more boldly and without fear.
15. It's true that some preach about Christ because they are jealous. But others preach about Christ to help me in my work.
16. The last group acts out of love. They know I have been put here to stand up for the good news.