Philippians 1:16
Some indeed proclaim the Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to bring affliction to my bonds.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
In Context
15Actually some also preach the Christ because of envy and strife, and some also because of good-will.
17But some from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the good-news.
Cross References
Job 6:14To him who is ready to faint, kindness [should be] from his friend, even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Psalms 69:26For they persecute him whom thou have smitten, and they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou have wounded.
2 Corinthians 4:1Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Philippians 1:10for you to examine the things that are significant. So that ye may be tested by sunlight and not stumbling toward the day of Christ,
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:13-21
The Apostle's Success and Joy. ( a. d. 62.) 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention,… Read the whole commentary →