Philippians 1:16
Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
In Context
15Some indeed, even out of envy and contention; but some also for good will preach Christ.
Cross References
Job 6:14He that taketh away mercy from his friend, forsaketh the fear of the Lord.
Psalms 69:26Let their habitation be made desolate: and let there be none to dwell in their tabernacles.
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;
Philippians 1:10That you may approve the better things, that you may be sincere and without offence unto 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 →