Philippians 1:16
The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 proclaim Christ out of envy and strife, and also others out of good will.
Cross References
Job 6:14To the person who is about to faint, faithfulness should be shown by his friend; 1 even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty. 1
Psalms 69:26For they persecuted the one you struck down. 1 They repeated the account of the pain of those you have wounded. 1
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, because we have this ministry, and just as we have received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Philippians 1:10I pray for this so that you may approve what is excellent, and so you may be sincere and without offense on 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 →