Philippians 1:16

The latter do it from love for me, knowing that I have been appointed to plead the cause of the good news.

Open English Bible (US)

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 do proclaim the Christ out of jealousy and opposition, but there are others who proclaim him from goodwill.

17The former spread the news of the Christ in a factious spirit, and not sincerely, thinking to add to the pain of my chains.

Read all of Philippians 1

Cross References

Psalms 69:26For those whom you struck, they persecute, and those whom you wounded, they pain yet more.

2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.

Philippians 1:10until you are able to appreciate all moral distinctions. And I pray, too, that you may be kept pure and blameless against 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Philippians 1:16