Philippians 1:16
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
In Context
15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
Cross References
Job 6:14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Psalms 69:26For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Philippians 1:10so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for 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 →