Philippians 1:16
The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
World English Bible Updated
In The King James Version
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
In Context
15Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
17but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
Cross References
Job 6:14“To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Psalms 69:26For they persecute him whom you have wounded. They tell of the sorrow of those whom you have hurt.
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don’t faint.
Philippians 1:10so that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense to 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 →